The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.
Judah's sons were Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by the daughter of Shua, a Canaanite woman. Er, Judah's oldest son, was wicked in the Lord's eyes, so God killed him.
This verse records Judah's three sons and notes that God took the life of the eldest, Er, because of his wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies to trace the lineage of Israel from Adam through the key figures and tribes, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His people. This verse focuses on Judah, one of Jacob's sons and an ancestor of King David, listing his sons Er, Onan, and Shelah, who were born to him from a Canaanite woman, and it briefly notes God's judgment on Er for his wickedness, which is further detailed in Genesis 38. These genealogies served to remind the post-exilic Jewish community of their heritage and identity.
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