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Genesis 38:6

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And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.

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  1. Genesis 38:4

    And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.

  2. Genesis 38:5

    And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

  3. Genesis 38:7

    And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him.

  4. Genesis 38:8

    And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother’s wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother.

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