Judah (territory)

Overview

• Type: Tribal Territory
• Testament: Old
• Modern Location: Southern hill country and surrounding regions of ancient Israel

Biblical Significance

Judah is the first tribe named in Judges’ post-Joshua campaigns and later becomes the royal tribe of David.

Key Events

• Tribal Failures to Conquer — Judah begins with notable victories

Key People Associated

• Caleb — Receives Hebron in Judah’s region
• David — Later king from Judah

Important Verses

“Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.” — Judges 1:2

Cross-References

• Joshua
• Judges
• 1 Samuel

Notes

Judah’s early prominence anticipates the later Davidic line, even though Judges still shows widespread failure.