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Son of Jacob, lion of the tribe
Judah
Patriarchs
Life
Fourth son of Leah. Pledged his life for Benjamin and received the messianic blessing: 'The scepter shall not depart from Judah.'
Key Facts
- Sold Joseph to Ishmaelites
- Father of Perez by Tamar
- Received royal blessing
Why this matters
Tribe of David and of Jesus, the Lion of Judah.