(praise). (1) Fourth son of Jacob (Gen. 29:35; 37:26-28; 43:3-10; 44:14-34). His tribe the largest (Num. 1:26-27). Allotted the southern section of Canaan (Josh. 15:1-63). (2) Kingdom of, formed on disruption of Solomon’s empire, out of Judah, Benjamin, Simeon, and part of Dan, with Jerusalem as capital, B. C. 975. Had 19 kings, and lasted for 389 years, till reduced by Nebuchadnezzar, B. C. 586. Outlived its rival, Israel, some 135 years. (3) City of Jerusalem (2 Chron. 25:28). (4) A town in Naphtali (Josh. 19:34). (5) Persons (Ezra 3:9; 10:23; Neh. 11:9).