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1. Judah, which means praise, always went first. As the sons of Israel broke camp, Judah led the way (Num. 2:9). • When Israel went to war, Judah was first to battle (Judges 1:1-2, 20:18). • The tribe of Judah always camped to the east of the Tent of Meeting, strategically positioned before the only entrance into the Tabernacle (Num- 2:3). • Jesus came from the tribe of Judah. • Among Jacob’s twelve sons, Judah held a place of great prominence. Prior to his death, Jacob pronounced blessings and destiny over each one. In so doing, he said that his brothers would praise him, that he would defeat his enemies and then released to Judah the scepter of authority and the ruler’s staff (Gen. 49:8-10). • The tribe of Judah was blessed with a position of power, authority, and influence.