1 Chronicles 5:2

The Descendants Of Reuben

¹ These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright. ² Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph. ³ The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:
Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Right of the Firstborn

David

Joseph

Judah

Messiah

Micah 5:2

Bethlehem Ephrathah,
you are small among the clans of Judah;
One will come from you
to be ruler over Israel for Me.
His origin is from antiquity,
from eternity.

Matthew 2:6

And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the leaders of Judah:
because out of you will come a leader
who will shepherd My people Israel.”

Genesis 49:8-10

Judah, your brothers will praise you.
Your hand will be on the necks of your enemies;
your father’s sons will bow down to you.

Psalm 60:7

Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine,
and Ephraim is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter.

Hebrews 7:14

Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.

Psalm 108:8

Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine,
and Ephraim is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter.

Genesis 35:23

Leah’s sons were Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn),
Simeon, Levi, Judah,
Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 49:26

The blessings of your father excel
the blessings of my ancestors
and the bounty of the eternal hills.
May they rest on the head of Joseph,
on the crown of the prince of his brothers.

Numbers 2:3

Judah’s military divisions will camp on the east side toward the sunrise under their banner. The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.

Numbers 7:12

The one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah.

Joshua 14:6

The descendants of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord promised Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me.

Judges 1:2

The Lord answered, “Judah is to go. I have handed the land over to him.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem because I have selected a king from his sons.”

1 Samuel 16:10

After Jesse presented seven of his sons to him, Samuel told Jesse, “The Lord hasn’t chosen any of these.”

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, handsome appearance.

Then the Lord said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.”

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

Psalm 78:68-71

He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
Mount Zion, which He loved.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

“The days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Romans 8:29

For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, “Stop crying. Look! The Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has been victorious so that He may open the scroll and its seven seals.”