Ruth 4:12

Easy To Read Version

Tamar gave birth to Judah’s son Perez. [35] And his family became great. In the same way, may the Lord give you many children through Ruth. And may your family be great like his.

Cross References

Genesis 38:29

But that baby pulled his hand back in. Then the other baby was born first. So the nurse said, “So you were able to break out first!” So they named him Perez. [234]

Genesis 46:12

Judah’s sons were Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah. (Er and Onan died while still in Canaan.) Perez’s sons were Hezron and Hamul.

1 Chronicles 2:4

Judah’s daughter-in-law Tamar gave birth to Perez and Zerah. [16] So Judah had five sons.

Malachi 2:15

God wants husbands and wives to become one body and one spirit. Why? So they would have holy children. So protect that spiritual unity. Don’t cheat on your wife. She has been your wife from the time you were young.

Matthew 1:3

Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah.\par (Their mother was Tamar.)\par Perez was the father of Hezron.\par Hezron was the father of Ram.\par

Ruth 4:18

This is the family history of Perez:

1 Samuel 2:20

Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife. Eli would say, “May the Lord give you more children through Hannah. These children will take the place of the boy Hannah prayed for and gave to the Lord.”