Zerah זֶ֫רַח

Male Early Patriarch H2226G 2 books

Son of Reuel, grandson of Esau

Biography

Zerah was a son of Reuel and a grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1. Like his cousin Zepho, Zerah was also a chief of Edom, reflecting his leadership position within the Edomite tribe. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir.

Family

In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 2 verses
  • Genesis 36:13

    "These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the descendants of Basemath, Esau’s wife."

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  • Genesis 36:17

    "These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs who came of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 1:37

    "The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew זֶ֫רַח H2226G