1 Chronicles 2:4 nasb — Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

NASB

"Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all."

— 1 Chronicles 2:4, NASB

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

1

These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,

2

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

3

The sons of Judah were Er, Onan and Shelah; these three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanitess. And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put him to death.

4

Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

5

The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.

6

The sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Dara; five of them in all.

7

The son of Carmi was Achar, the troubler of Israel, who violated the ban.

1 Chronicles 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:4 say?
1 Chronicles 2:4 in the NASB reads: “Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.”
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 (NASB): “Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.” 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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