And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.
Ver. 2. And the Lord said,] viz., By the ministry of the high priest.
Judah shall go up.] A valiant, prudent, and hitherto a prosperous tribe, ever preferred according to Genesis 49:8, and with reference to Messiah the Prince, that Lion of this tribe.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
Ver. 2. Mercy unto you, &c.] Mercy from the Father, peace from the Son, and love from the Holy Ghost.