2 and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph)—

2 though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)

2 The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.

2 yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph’s—

2 Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a leader came from his family. But Joseph’s family received the privileges that belonged to the oldest son.

2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s),

2 for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph’s),

2 Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.) 

2 Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

2 though Judah became prominent among his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph.)

2 though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).

2 Judah was the leader among his brothers. A ruler came from his family line. But the rights of the oldest son belonged to Joseph.