Zerah

Zerah, mentioned in Genesis 36:13, was a man living at the time of the patriarchs, the son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, and brother of Nahath, Shammah, and Mizzah.

About Zerah

One of the chiefs of the Edomites (Genesis 36:17; 1 Chronicles 1:37). He is the son of Reuel, Esau’s son by his wife Basemath. He was likely the ancestor of Jobab, who later became king of the Edomites (Genesis 36:13, 33).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Reuel
Half-siblings 3
Nahath, Shammah (Genesis 36:13), Mizzah
Uncles 4
Eliphaz, Jeush, Jalam, Korah
Cousins 7
Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, Kenaz, Amalek, Korah (Genesis 36:16)

Key References

Genesis 36:13

These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.

Genesis 36:17

These are the sons of Esau’s 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 Esau’s wife Basemath.

1 Chronicles 1:37

The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

All Scripture References (3)

Genesis (2)
Genesis 36:13

These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.

Genesis 36:17

These are the sons of Esau’s 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 Esau’s wife Basemath.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:37

The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.