Person · one of several with this name
Er
Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 38:3. The verses below are the ones linked to this person (the Theographic dataset, with our sourced corrections).
In the Bible
All 6 verses, in Bible order. Text from the Berean Standard Bible; verse numbers follow the KJV.
Genesis
- Genesis 38:3
So she conceived and gave birth to a son, and Judah named him Er.
- Genesis 38:6
Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.
- Genesis 38:7
But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death.
- Genesis 46:12
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
Numbers
- Numbers 26:19
The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.
1 Chronicles
- 1 Chronicles 2:3
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, who put him to death.