The tribe of Judah had a preeminent position. In the journeys of the Israelites, Judah was ahead, and in the first and second censuses their numbers were 74,600 and 76,500 respectively." />

Meaning of JUDAH (Tribe)

"may He (God) be praised."
The tribe of Judah had a preeminent position. In the journeys of the Israelites, Judah was ahead, and in the first and second censuses their numbers were 74,600 and 76,500 respectively.

"may He (God) be praised."
The tribe of Judah had a preeminent position. In the journeys of the Israelites, Judah was ahead, and in the first and second censuses their numbers were 74,600 and 76,500 respectively.

The territory assigned to them was large. Its eastern boundary encompassed the entire Dead Sea, and extended to Gath and the land of the Philistines to the west.

Its northern limit was around 31° 48' N, and in the south it extended to the Paran desert. Jerusalem was near the border between Judah and Benjamin; in Joseph 18:28 is among the cities assigned to Benjamin; but in Joseph 15:63 and on Thu. 1:8 is mentioned as belonging to Judah.

David and his successors, from this last tribe, made Jerusalem their capital.

The precious blood of the Lamb slain removes the guilt and purges away the defilement of our sins of ignorance and carelessness.

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Sanctifying Joy and Cleansing Grace

Charles Spurgeon

Amid the cheerfulness of household gatherings, it is easy to slide into sinful amusements and forget our declared character as Christians. It should not be so, but it is, that our days of feasting are very seldom days of sanctified enjoyment.

In Christmas, the worlds of secular and spiritual come together.

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The Transcendental Importance of Christmas

Philip Yancey

Unlike most people, I do not feel much Dickensian nostalgia at Christmastime. The holiday fell just a few days after my father died early in my childhood, and all my memories of the season are darkened by the shadow of that sadness.

The gospel is good news, and God will give them the peace they need to submit to Him.

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The Message of Christmas

Charles Stanley

One of the messages that we learn from the Christmas story is that of peace. While God might appear overwhelming at times, He always wants to give us the assurance that with Him, peace reigns, even in the announcement of His Son’s birth.

Why is this analogy important to us today? It is because we are the sheep and Jesus is the Shepherd.

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The Voice of the Shepherd

Charles Stanley

Have you ever seen a child who cannot find his mother in a crowd? Although she may be out of sight, the little tyke may still hear her voice. It is almost as though his inner radar scans the sounds around him, looking for that one familiar tone.

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Where the Real Power Resides

Charles R. Swindoll

The great apostle Paul was just like you and me. He had a love for God blended with feet of clay. Great passion . . . and great weakness. The longer I thought about this blend, the more evidence emerged from Scripture to support it.