The Tribe of Judah

The Bible has much to say about the tribe of Judah – both their history and their future. It is important for Christians to understand Judah’s role in the plan of God. It is into the line of Judah that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, was born, and prophecy shows that Jerusalem will be the seat of government upon His return to this earth. The Old Testament reveals the emergence of Judah as a nation, and the selection of David as an enduring king over the house of Israel. Although chosen to rule, the house of Judah has been the target of violent persecution because of enemies, and the Bible shows that the Jews have failed to obey God and have rather allowed their religious practices to become polluted with human traditions. The Bible also shows a bright and enduring future for the tribe of Judah once the Kingdom of God is established.