Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Zerah, a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom.
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Zerah was a son of Reuel and a grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 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.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2226
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esauʼs wife Basemath.
These are the sons of Esauʼs son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esauʼs wife Basemath.
The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
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