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Judah

Judah is born to Jacob and Leah, the fourth son.

GEN.29.35

And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. {Judah: that is, Praise} {left...: Heb. stood from bearing}

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Joseph sold by his brothersGEN 37:28

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Judah

Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. He suggested selling Joseph to traders rather than killing him. Later he pledged his own life for Benjamin's safety. Jacob's blessing declared the scepter would not depart from Judah, fulfilled in King David and Jesus Christ.

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Journey Timeline

Birthc. 1919 BC
Haran
Judah is born to Jacob and Leah, the fourth son.
GEN 29:35
Selling Josephc. 1898 BC
Canaan
Judah suggests selling Joseph to merchants rather than killing him.
GEN 37:26-27
Tamar Incidentc. 1890 BC
Canaan
Judah unknowingly fathers twins with his daughter-in-law Tamar.
GEN 38:12-30
Pledge for Benjaminc. 1876 BC
Egypt
Judah offers himself as surety for Benjamin before Joseph.
GEN 43:8-9; 44:18-34
Jacob's Blessingc. 1859 BC
Canaan
Jacob blesses Judah with leadership and the coming of Shiloh (Messiah).
GEN 49:8-12