1 Chronicles 5:2

2 and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph)—

1 Chronicles 5:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
ESV
2 though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
NLT
2 The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
MSG
2 And even though Judah became the strongest of his brothers and King David eventually came from that family, the firstborn rights stayed with Joseph.
CSB
2 Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 5:2 In-Context

1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,
2 and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph)—
3 the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanok, Pallu, Hezron and Karmi.
4 The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
5 Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Genesis 49:10,12
  • 2. S 1 Samuel 9:16; S 1 Samuel 12:12; S 2 Samuel 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:2; S 2 Chronicles 7:18; Psalms 60:7; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:6
  • 3. S Genesis 25:31
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