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Judah, Judea

Facts:

Judah was one of Jacob's older sons. His mother was Leah. His descendants were called the "tribe of Judah."

  • It was Judah who told his brothers to sell their younger brother Joseph as a slave instead of leaving him to die in a deep pit.
  • King David and all the kings after him were descendants of Judah. Jesus, too, was a descendant of Judah.
  • When Solomon's reign ended and the nation of Israel divided, the kingdom of Judah was the southern kingdom.
  • In the New Testament book of Revelation, Jesus is called the "Lion of Judah."
  • The words "Jew" and "Judea" come from the name "Judah."

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(See also: Jacob, Jew, Judah, Judea, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3063