1 Chronicles 5:2

“For Judah prevailed above his brethren, etc.] That is, the tribe of Judah prevailed above the rest in number, in valour, and courage, and in dignity; wherefore the genealogy is not reckoned according to birthright, but dignity and dominion; hence this genealogical account began with Judah, [because] of him [came] the chief ruler; David and the kings of Judah, his successors; and above all, from him the Prince Messiah was to spring, and did, according to (<014910>Genesis 49:10) so both the Syriac and Arabic versions read, “out of Judah should go forth the King Messiah:” but the birthright [was] Joseph’s or “though” f39 it was; yet Judah having the dominion and dignity, that tribe is first…”

“Judah - Not the person, but the tribe of Judah. Prevailed - Excelled the other tribes, especially in the following privilege. 1 Chronicles 5:9”

“Judah: Gen 35:23, Gen 49:8-10; Num 2:3, Num 7:12; Jos 14:6; Jdg 1:2; Psa 60:7, Psa 108:8; Mic 5:2; Mat 2:6; Heb 7:14; Rev 5:5 the chief ruler: or, the prince, By the chief ruler is meant first David, and after him the Messiah, agreeably to the celebrated prophecy of Jacob ( Gen 49:10). The Syriac calls him "Christ the king," and the Arabic, "Messiah the king." Sa1 16:1, Sa1 16:10, Sa1 16:12; Sa2 8:15; Psa 78:68-71; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6; Mic 5:2; Mat 2:6; Heb 7:14 birthright was: Gen 49:26; Rom 8:29 1 Chronicles 5:3”