Er (biblical person)

In the biblical Book of Genesis, Er was the eldest son of Judah and his Canaanite wife, the daughter of Shuah. He is described as marrying Tamar (Genesis 38:6). According to the text, "the LORD slew" Er because he was wicked, although it does not give any further details (Genesis 38:7). This Er had two brothers, Onan (Genesis 38:8) and Shelah (Genesis 38:11).

Quotes about

• Then Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord killed him. And Judah said to Onan, “Go in to your brother’s wife and marry her, and raise up an heir to your brother.”
  • Genesis 38:6-8 NKJV.