Educator Guide
Judah Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · b. 1751 BC
Fourth son of Leah; received the royal blessing — 'the scepter shall not depart from Judah'.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Jacob, Leah
- Spouses
- Tamar, Bath-shua
- Children
- Perez, Zerah, Er, Onan, Shelah
- Siblings
- Reuben, Joseph, Benjamin, Dan, Gad, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah
- Dates
- b. 1751 BC
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
How does Judah grow from the schemer of to the intercessor of ?
Reflection
What does Judah's transformation say about God's patience with us?
Points to Jesus
The scepter promised to Judah in lands on Jesus — announces Him as the Lion of the tribe of Judah who alone is worthy to open the scroll. underlines that 'our Lord was descended from Judah.'
Discussion questions
- Compare with . What changed in Judah?
- gives Judah the royal blessing. What hints of a future king do you see?
- calls Jesus 'the Lion of the tribe of Judah.' How does that echo ?
Scripture
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which is in the public domain.