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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: House of Judah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/house_of_judah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/49-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/house.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > House of Judah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/house_of_joseph's_success_at_bethel.htm" title="House of Joseph's Success at Bethel">◄</a> House of Judah <a href="/topical/h/house_of_judah_and_benjamin.htm" title="House of Judah and Benjamin">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "House of Judah" refers to the tribe of Judah and its descendants, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It holds significant importance in biblical history and theology, as it is from this tribe that King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ descended. The House of Judah is often associated with leadership, kingship, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<br><br><b>Biblical Origins and Significance</b><br><br>The tribe of Judah is named after Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. In <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a> , Jacob blesses Judah, prophesying that "the scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes." This prophecy is understood to foretell the coming of a ruler from Judah's line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Role in the United Kingdom of Israel</b><br><br>During the period of the united monarchy, the House of Judah played a central role. King David, a member of the tribe of Judah, was anointed as the second king of Israel after Saul. David established Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel, and his reign is often seen as a golden age for the nation. The Davidic Covenant, found in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> , promises that David's throne will be established forever, a promise Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus.<br><br><b>The Divided Kingdom</b><br><br>After the death of Solomon, David's son, the united kingdom of Israel split into two: the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The House of Judah became synonymous with the southern kingdom, which included the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Jerusalem remained the capital, and the Davidic line continued to rule there.<br><br>The southern kingdom of Judah is noted for having several kings who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, such as Hezekiah and Josiah, who enacted religious reforms and sought to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. Despite these efforts, Judah eventually fell into idolatry and was conquered by Babylon in 586 BC, leading to the Babylonian exile.<br><br><b>Return from Exile and Messianic Hope</b><br><br>After the exile, a remnant from the House of Judah returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore the city, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This period rekindled the hope for a Messiah from the line of David, a hope that persisted through the intertestamental period and into the New Testament era.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the promises made to the House of Judah. <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</a> traces Jesus' genealogy through David, affirming His rightful place as the promised King. <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a> refers to Jesus as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah," emphasizing His authority and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The House of Judah is central to understanding the biblical narrative of redemption. It highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant promises and His sovereign plan to bring salvation through Jesus Christ. The tribe's history serves as a testament to God's enduring mercy and the hope of restoration for His people.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house.htm">House</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house_blessing.htm">House Blessing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house_churches.htm">House Churches</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house_dedication.htm">House Dedication</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house_of_asuppim.htm">House of Asuppim</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/house_of_god--a_place_of_prayer.htm">House of God: A Place of Prayer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/house_of_god--holy.htm">House of God: Holy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/house_used_for_worship.htm">House used for Worship</a></p><p 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