9 Judah is a young lion; From the prey, my son, thou art gone up. He stoopeth, he layeth himself down as a lion, And as a lioness: who will rouse him up?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 49:9

Commentary on Genesis 49:8-12

(Read Genesis 49:8-12)

Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him, Isaiah 55:1.