Matthew 1:3

Plain English Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 38:11

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.

Genesis 38:6

Judah’s oldest son Er, he grew up and became a man. And Judah found a woman for Er to marry. That woman’s name was Tamar.

Genesis 46:12

Jacob and Leah’s next son was Judah. Judah’s sons were, – Er – Onan – Shelah – Perez – Zerah But Er and Onan already died in Canaan country. Perez’s sons were, – Hezron – Hamul

Matthew 1:2

This list starts with Abraham, a really long time ago. He was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers.

Matthew 1:4

Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.