Judah(3)
Judah in the Bible — second in command of Jerusalem (NEH 11:9). Judah belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the praise of the Lord; confession”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, Judah became the leader among his brothers. He proposed selling Joseph into slavery rather than killing him. After failures with his own sons and daughter-in-law Tamar, Judah demonstrated repentance and growth in character, offering himself as a slave in Benjamin's place. From Judah's line came King David and ultimately Jesus Christ.
Significance
Judah's line was chosen for the Messiah. His transformation from selling Joseph to offering himself for Benjamin shows redemption and change. The 'Lion of Judah' is Christ.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- יְהוּדָ֑ה
- Transliteration
- yəhudah
- Meaning
- praised
- Greek
- Ιουδαs
- Reference
- NEH 11:9
- Strong's
- H3063
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Notes
Lived in Jerusalem (NEH 11:4)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Judah in the Bible?
Judah is described in the Bible as second in command of Jerusalem (NEH 11:9). Judah belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
What does the name Judah mean?
The name Judah means “the praise of the Lord; confession” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.