1 Chronicles 5:2

The Descendants of Reuben

1These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.2And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. 3The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

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Berean Standard Bible
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
American Standard Version (1901)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s),
Bible in Basic English
Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)
Douay-Rheims 1899
But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)
Free Bible Version
and even though Judah became the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.)
Geneva Bible 1599
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the prince, but the birthright was Iosephs)
King James (Authorized) Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)
Translation for Translators
Although Judah became more influential than his brothers, and a ruler of the tribe descended from him, Joseph’s family received the rights that belonged to firstborn sons.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Judah was the strongest of his brothers, and the leader would come from him. But the birthright was Joseph's—
Noah Webster Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birth-right was Joseph's:)
World English Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s)—
Young's Literal Translation
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph.