Judah

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Judah is a term that originates from the Bible and is used to refer to a person, a tribe, and a territory. The name Judah is most commonly associated with the Tribe of Judah, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe is named after Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah.

Person[edit | edit source]

Judah is a significant figure in the Book of Genesis and other books of the Bible. He is the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. Judah's story is told in Genesis chapters 29, 30, 35, 37, 38, and 49.

Tribe[edit | edit source]

The Tribe of Judah is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It is named after Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for producing leaders and warriors, including King David and King Solomon, and is the tribe from which Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have descended.

Territory[edit | edit source]

The territory of Judah, also known as the Kingdom of Judah, was located in the southern part of ancient Israel. It existed from around 930 BC until 586 BC, when it was conquered by the Babylonian Empire. The capital of the Kingdom of Judah was Jerusalem.

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