For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
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Richard Challoner
AD 1781
Accounted to Joseph: That is, as to the double portion, which belonged to the firstborn; but the princely dignity was given to Juda, and the priesthood to Levi.