Thematic Bible
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Twins » Pharez and zerah
When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb. As she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand, and the midwife took it and tied a scarlet [thread] around it, announcing, "This one came out first." But then he pulled his hand back, and his brother came out. Then she said, "You have broken out [first]!" So he was named Perez. read more.
Then his brother, who had the scarlet [thread] tied to his hand, came out, and was named Zerah.
Then his brother, who had the scarlet [thread] tied to his hand, came out, and was named Zerah.
Zarah » Son of judah and tamar
Perez’s sons:
Judah’s daughter-in-law Tamar bore Perez and Zerah to him. Judah had five sons in all.
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.
the Shelanite clan from Shelah;
the Perezite clan from Perez;
the Zerahite clan from Zerah.
Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread tied to his hand, came out, and was named Zerah.