Matthew 1:3 - Plain English Version3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah. Their mother’s name was Tamar. Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 and Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Aram, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Aram. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 And Judah conceived Perez and Zerah by Tamar. And Perez conceived Hezron. And Hezron conceived Ram. Ver Capítulo |
Then Judah thought, “My sons Er and Onan, they are both dead, and they didn’t have any kids with that woman. So now, my other son Shelah has to marry that woman and have kids with her. That’s the rule in our culture. But if Shelah marries that woman, he might die too, just like Er and Onan.” So Judah got worried, and he didn’t want his son Shelah to marry that woman Tamar. So Judah talked to Tamar, and he tried to trick her. He said to her, “My son Shelah is too young to marry you now. So go back to your father’s house, and live there. Don’t get married to anyone else. Later on, Shelah will grow up, and then you can marry him.” So Tamar went back to her father’s house, and she lived there. Judah’s son Shelah grew up and became a man. But Judah didn’t keep that promise he made to Tamar. He didn’t let her marry his son Shelah.