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Who was Zerah?

Father of Achan

The story of Zerah

Zerah - Chieftain

Chieftain

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.

Name meaning

Brightness/shining.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Chieftain

First mention

Genesis 36:13

Appearances in the Bible

25 mentions

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Family

Relatives of Zerah

Tamar

Judah

Zerah in the Bible

Explore all 14 chapters where Zerah appears

Genesis

Chapter 36

The Genealogy of Esau

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

Joshua

Chapter 7

Achan's Sin

Joshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.

Joshua

Chapter 22

The Altar on the Jordan

Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of the...

1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

2 Chronicles

Chapter 14

Asa's Reign in Judah

Asa's reign characterized by spiritual reforms, the removal of idols, and a period of peace and prosperity in Judah.

Ezra

Chapter 7

Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem

Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.

Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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