And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zarah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Judah's sons were Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah. But Er and Onan had died in the land of Canaan. Perez had two sons: Hezron and Hamul.
This verse lists Judah's family line, noting that two of his sons died in Canaan while others continued the family legacy through their own children.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse appears as part of the genealogy of Jacob's family as they prepare to relocate to Egypt to escape a severe famine. Judah, one of Jacob's sons, had these sons, but Er and Onan had already died in the land of Canaan due to their disobedience to God, as detailed in earlier chapters. This genealogy helps trace the lineage of the Israelite tribes and underscores God's ongoing plan for His people.
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