Judah
ye.hu.dah names Judah as an ancestor, his descendants, and the territory or kingdom associated with them.
The proper name most often identifies the collective people and political realm associated with Judah, including its house, kings, cities, and opposition to Israel. It also names Judah as an individual ancestor in genealogical statements and lists of Israel's sons.
Senses in use
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Judah as people, house, or kingdom · dominant
The proper noun marks a collective body in political and communal settings: in 1 Kings 12:21 the APB renders Rehoboam's assembly of “the whole house of Judah,” while 1 Kings 14:22 portrays Judah acting collectively. It also identifies the realm ruled by its kings, as in 1 Kings 14:21 and the contrast of Israel and Judah in 1 Kings 1:35.
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Judah as an ancestral individual · common
In genealogical clauses, the proper noun identifies an individual within Israel's family line. In 1 Chronicles 2:1 the APB renders Judah among the sons of Israel; 1 Chronicles 2:3 and 1 Chronicles 4:21 then speak of Judah's sons and of Shelah as his son.
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Judah as associated territory · occasional
The proper noun can identify a location or territorial affiliation. In 1 Chronicles 13:6 the APB renders Kiriath-jearim as belonging to Judah, and in 1 Kings 19:3 it similarly describes Beersheba as belonging to Judah; 1 Kings 13:1 presents a man of God coming from Judah.
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across these verses, the APB commonly presents the name as “Judah,” including in phrases such as “king of Judah,” “house of Judah,” and places that belong to Judah. These English phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than a separate rendering for every occurrence.