1 Chronicles 2:4-7 The Genealogies of David's Mighty Warriors

4 Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

5 The sons of Perez:
Hezron and Hamul.

6 The sons of Zerah:
Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Darda—five in all.

7 The son of Carmi:
Achar, who brought trouble on Israel by violating the ban on taking devoted things.

Meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:4-7

1 Chronicles 2:4 encapsulates the interconnectedness of human stories in God's grand narrative. Tamar's inclusion highlights the significance of all individuals in God's plan, showing that even complex and unconventional paths are woven into His divine tapestry. This verse reminds us of God's inclusive and redemptive work.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 2:4-7

Genesis 38:11 - Judah then said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my ... Click to read the verse Genesis 38:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:11

Matthew 1:3 - Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:3

Genesis 38:29 - But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out, and she said, “So this is how you have br... Click to read the verse Genesis 38:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:29

Nehemiah 11:4 - while other people from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the descendants of Ju... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:4 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:4

1 Chronicles 9:4 - Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:4 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:4

Ruth 4:12 - Through the offspring the Lord gives you by this young woman, may your family be like that of P... Click to read the verse Ruth 4:12 Click to read the verse Ruth 4:12

Luke 3:33 - the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, Click to read the verse Luke 3:33 Click to read the verse Luke 3:33

Genesis 38:30 - Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist, came out and he was given the name Z... Click to read the verse Genesis 38:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:30

1 Chronicles 9:6 - Of the Zerahites: Jeuel. The people from Judah numbered 690. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:6

Ruth 4:18 - This, then, is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Click to read the verse Ruth 4:18 Click to read the verse Ruth 4:18

Numbers 26:13 - through Zerah, the Zerahite clan; through Shaul, the Shaulite clan. Click to read the verse Numbers 26:13 Click to read the verse Numbers 26:13

Nehemiah 11:24 - Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:24 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:24

Genesis 38:13-30 - When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is on his way to Timnah to shear his sheep,” Click to read the verse Genesis 38:13-30 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:13-30

Numbers 26:20-21 - The descendants of Judah by their clans were: through Shelah, the Shelanite clan; through Perez... Click to read the verse Numbers 26:20-21 Click to read the verse Numbers 26:20-21