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 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.