1 Chronicles 2:4 cpdv — Now Tamar, his daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Therefore, all the sons of Judah were five.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now Tamar, his daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Therefore, all the sons of Judah were five. "

— 1 Chronicles 2:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

1

And the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,

2

Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

3

The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him from the daughter of Shua, the Canaanite. But Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the Lord, and so he killed him.

4

Now Tamar, his daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Therefore, all the sons of Judah were five.

5

And the sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.

6

Also, the sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, as well as Calcol and Dara, five altogether.

7

The sons of Carmi: Achar, who disturbed Israel and sinned by the theft of what was anathema.

1 Chronicles 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:4 say?
1 Chronicles 2:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now Tamar, his daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Therefore, all the sons of Judah were five. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:4 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:4.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:4 in?
1 Chronicles 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 2:4?
1 Chronicles 2:4 reads (CPDV): “Now Tamar, his daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Therefore, all the sons of Judah were five. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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