KJV ORIGINAL
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The royal scepter will not leave Judah, and the ruler's staff will remain with his descendants, until the one called Shiloh comes; and all the nations will gather to him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is a prophecy that the tribe of Judah will maintain leadership until a special ruler called 'Shiloh' arrives, to whom all people will come.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's deathbed blessing to his twelve sons, who became the heads of Israel's twelve tribes. Judah was Jacob's fourth son, and this prophecy established that royal leadership would come through his lineage. Many interpret 'Shiloh' as a messianic prophecy, referring to a future peaceful ruler who would unite all peoples.
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