And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
Judah had twin sons, Perez and Zerah, with Tamar. Then Perez had a son named Hezron, and Hezron had a son named Ram.
Jesus' family tree includes some seriously complicated relationships, and God used it all.
📚 Historical Context
Matthew 1:3 is part of the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces his lineage back to Abraham and King David to establish his messianic credentials. This verse specifically references Judah, one of Jacob's sons, and his descendants through Tamar, whose story in Genesis 38 involves themes of deception, redemption, and God's providence in continuing the family line. It highlights how God used flawed individuals and unexpected circumstances to preserve the lineage leading to Christ.
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