Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Holman Bible
Although Judah became strong among his brothers
International Standard Version
Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives that is, the Commander-in-chief will be his descendant nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.)
A Conservative Version
Now Judah prevailed above his brothers, and the ruler came from him, but the birthright was Joseph's.)
American Standard Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Amplified
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet the birthright was Joseph’s—
Bible in Basic English
Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)
Darby Translation
for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),
Julia Smith Translation
For Judah was strong over his brethren, and for a leader from him; and the birthright to Joseph:)
King James 2000
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Lexham Expanded Bible
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief [came] from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).
Modern King James verseion
For Judah prevailed among his brothers, and from him came the chief ruler, but the birthright was Joseph's);
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For unto Judah which was mighty among his brethren, was given the principality before him. But the birthright was given Joseph.
NET Bible
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
The Emphasized Bible
for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth to Joseph;
Webster
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birth-right was Joseph's:)
World English Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Youngs Literal Translation
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright is to Joseph.
Themes
Birthright » Forfeited by reuben
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Reuben, &c
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's favorite child
Judah » Tribe of » Is accorded the birthright forfeited by reuben
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 5:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Descendants Of Reuben
1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. 2 For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:) 3 the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Phrases
Cross References
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
Matthew 2:6
'And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a ruler, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'"
Genesis 49:8-10
"Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.
Psalm 108:8
Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter.
Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob's firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
Genesis 49:26
The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of your ancestors, above the boundaries of the ancient hills. They will be on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who is separated from his brothers.
Numbers 2:3
Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Numbers 7:12
He who offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah,
Joshua 14:6
Then the children of Judah drew near to Joshua in Gilgal. Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know the thing that the LORD spoke to Moses the man of God concerning me and concerning you in Kadesh Barnea.
Judges 1:2
The LORD said, "Judah shall go up. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hand."
1 Samuel 16:1
The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have provided a king for myself among his sons."
1 Samuel 16:10
And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these."
1 Samuel 16:12
And he sent and brought him in. And he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him, for he is the one."
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
Psalm 78:68-71
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"Behold, the days come," says the LORD, "that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Revelation 5:5
One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."