Zerah זֶ֫רַח
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 contentGenesis 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."
Study Genesis → - 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 |