1 Chronicles 5:2
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New International Version (©2011)
and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph)--

New Living Translation (©2007)
The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.

English Standard Version (©2001)
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

International Standard Version (©2012)
Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives—that is, the Commander-in-chief will be his descendant—nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.)

NET Bible (©2006)
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.)

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

American King James Version
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

American Standard Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Douay-Rheims Bible
But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)

Darby Bible Translation
for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),

English Revised Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Webster's Bible Translation
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birth-right was Joseph's:)

World English Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Young's Literal Translation
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright is to Joseph.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

5:1-26 Genealogies. - This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were made captives by the king of Assyria, because they had forsaken the Lord. Only two things are here recorded concerning these tribes. 1. They all shared in a victory. Happy is that people who live in harmony together, who assist each other against the common enemies of their souls, trusting in the Lord, and calling upon him. 2. They shared in captivity. They would have the best land, not considering that it lay most exposed. The desire of earthly objects draws to a distance from God's ordinances, and prepares men for destruction.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For Judah prevailed above his brethren,.... That is, the tribe of Judah prevailed above the rest in number, in valour, and courage, and in dignity; wherefore the genealogy is not reckoned according to birthright, but dignity and dominion; hence this genealogical account began with Judah:

because of him came the chief ruler; David and the kings of Judah, his successors; and above all, from him the Prince Messiah was to spring, and did, according to Genesis 49:10 so both the Syriac and Arabic versions read,"out of Judah should go forth the King Messiah:"

but the birthright was Joseph's or "though" (p) it was; yet Judah having the dominion and dignity, that tribe is first genealogized.

(p) Licet, ibid. (Tigurine version)

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Descendants of Reuben
1Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but for as much as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. 2For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) 3The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. …

Matthew 2:6 "'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'"
Genesis 25:31 Jacob replied, "First sell me your birthright."
Genesis 48:5 "Now then, your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here will be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh will be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.
Genesis 49:8 "Judah, your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons will bow down to you.
1 Chronicles 28:4 "Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah as leader, and from the tribe of Judah he chose my family, and from my father's sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel.
Psalm 60:7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.
Psalm 108:8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.
Micah 5:2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."