Genesis 38:30
And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
Cross-references
1 Chronicles 9:6
Parallel
1 Chronicles 9:6 mentions the Zerahites, descendants of Zerah (Genesis 38:30), confirming his lineage.
Matthew 1:3
Citation
Matthew 1:3 lists Perez and Zerah in Jesus' genealogy — showing this birth's place in the messianic line.
Numbers 26:20
Historical context
Numbers 26:20 records the clans of Perez and Zerah — showing how these twins became tribal ancestors.
Joshua 7:17
Historical context
Joshua 7:17 identifies Achan as a Zerahite — linking back to the tribe descended from Zerah.
Nehemiah 11:24
Historical context
Nehemiah 11:24 mentions a descendant of Zerah serving in the Persian court — a later legacy of this birth.