The Tribe of Judah holds a significant place in biblical history, being one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This tribe is descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and is renowned for its leadership and prominence among the tribes of Israel. The tribe's territory was located in the southern part of the land of Canaan, encompassing Jerusalem, which later became the political and spiritual center of the Israelite nation.

In the biblical narrative, the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel is a pivotal event. This division was carried out under the leadership of Joshua, following the Israelites' conquest of Canaan. The task of dividing the land was not only a logistical challenge but also a spiritual duty, as it fulfilled God's promise to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

From the Tribe of Judah, a notable figure selected to assist in this significant task was Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. Caleb is distinguished in the biblical account for his faithfulness and courage. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan and, along with Joshua, was one of the two who brought back a positive report, encouraging the Israelites to trust in God's promise and take possession of the land (Numbers 13-14).

Caleb's role in the division of the land is highlighted in the Book of Joshua. As a reward for his unwavering faith and loyalty, Caleb was granted the region of Hebron as his inheritance. Joshua 14:13-14 states, "Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. So Hebron has belonged to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite ever since, because he followed the LORD, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly."

The selection of Caleb from the Tribe of Judah underscores the tribe's leadership and its members' dedication to God's commands. Judah's prominence is further emphasized by its association with the Davidic line, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, according to Christian belief, descended.

The division of the land among the tribes, including Judah, was a fulfillment of divine promise and a testament to the faith and obedience of those like Caleb, who played a crucial role in this foundational moment in Israel's history.Numbers 34:19
And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
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Holiness Demanded
... There is another class of persons, happily fewer than they once were, but there ... that
has suffered for thy sins, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, shall come in ...
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Election and Ordination of Bishops: Form of Service on Sundays.
... Him by Himself, of the seed of David and Abraham, of the tribe of Judah. ... And let
the bishop speak thus to the people: Holy things for holy persons. ...
/.../constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii election and ordination of.htm

Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest
... did not merely bring with them an army to protect their persons, or to ... xv.21), an
Amorite town in the southern part of the tribe of Judah; while Hincks ...
/.../chapter iisyria at the beginning.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one ... for we know that the
people of Judah aided the ... of the captivity of the land."* The tribe of Dan ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
... the time of Jehoshaphat, a member of the tribe of Judah ... and Succoth, it was at Hebron
in Judah that he ... the incidents he gives are carefully selected, apt and ...
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In Judaea
... and they mix up different events and persons in Gospel ... Bethlehem was among "the least"
in Judah"so small ... was not reckoned to belong to any tribe in particular ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 5 in judaea.htm

Letter Lv. Replies to Questions of Januarius.
... any beast of prey, though He is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah; [1774] nor
a ... For the Law and the Prophets are represented in the persons of Moses and ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter lv replies to questions.htm

The Iranian Conquest
... of perfect purity in their persons, their altars ... with the government of a mountain
tribe dwelling to ... and Nergal-sharuzur for this purpose selected from their ...
/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm

The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
... Treres were probably the predominating tribe among the ... of swamps and boggy pasture
land, desolate wastes ... Esarhaddon probably selected for the purpose a force ...
/.../chapter iithe power of assyria 2.htm

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