1Chr.5.2

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

1Chr.5.2

And even though Judah became the strongest of his brothers and King David eventually came from that family, the firstborn rights stayed with Joseph.

1Chr.5.2

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

1Chr.5.2

yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's--