Who was Zerah in the Bible?

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The story of Zerah

in Hebrew: זרח

Zerah is mentioned in the Old Testament in the book of Genesis as the son of Tamar and Judah. According to the biblical account, Zerah was born as the result of Tamar's disguise as a prostitute and her seduction of Judah. Zerah was the twin brother of Perez, who is considered one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament. Zerah is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:4-6 and other passages in the Old Testament.

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How many times Zerah was mentioned in the bible?

Zerah appears 24 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Zerah begins in the Bible?

Zerah first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 36, verse 13. Read the full chapter

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Zerah is mentioned in the Old Testament in the book of Genesis as the son of Tamar and Judah. According to the biblical account, Zerah was born as the result of Tamar's disguise as a prostitute and her seduction of Judah. Zerah was the twin brother of Perez, who is considered one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament. Zerah is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:4-6 and other passages in the Old Testament.

Zerah was mentioned 24 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 36, verse 13.

The mother of Zerah is Tamar.

The father of Zerah is Judah.

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