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1 Chronicles 5:2

King James Version (KJV)

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For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him [came] the chief ruler; but the birthright [was] Joseph’s:)

1 Chronicles 5:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:2

Theological / Devotional

Judah prevailed. See Gen. 49:8-12 for the special blessings pronounced upon Judah. Although Joseph received a double portion, the chief blessings among the sons of Jacob went to Judah.

Chief ruler. This refers to the royal line of David (see 1 Sam. 13:14; Micah 5:2).

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