Why Jesus descended from the tribe of Judah rather than another son of Jacob
Why did Jesus descend from Judah not another son?

We read in Hebrews 7:14 NKJV

14 For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Matthew 1 also records the lineage from Abraham to Jesus which includes Judah.

Several chapters are dedicated to Joseph in Genesis, the favored child. Judah is much less prominent than Joseph nor the oldest, for he is listed as the fourth born son of the unloved wife, Leah. So, why did Jesus arise from this son as opposed to the other sons?