Tribe of Judah

thumb|Symbol of the Tribe of Judah According to the Hebrew Bïble, the tribe of Judah was one of the twelve Tribes of Israel, named after Judah, the son of Jacob. Judah was one of the tribes to take its place in Judea, occupying its southern part. Jesse and his sons, including King David, belonged to this tribe. The genealogies given in Matthew 1:1–6 and Luke 3:23–34 in the New Testament describe Jesus as a Descendant of David, Matthew through Solomon and Luke through Nathan (Matthew 1:1–6; Luke 3:23–31). Quotes about Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, “Who shall be first to go up for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?” And the Lord said, “Judah shall go up. Indeed I have delivered the land into his hand.” Book of Judges 1:1-2 NKJV. For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood. And it is yet far more evident if, in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest. Hebrews 7:14-15 NKJV. He rejected the tent of Joseph | and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. Psalms 78:67 NCB. Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, radix David. He has conquered, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David. Exorcism against Satan and the Apostate Angels'' (in Latin and English) See also Judah (son of Jacob) Lion of Judah External links Category:Twelve Tribes of Israel