Genesis 38:7

And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him.

Cross-references

Genesis 46:12 Historical context

In Genesis 46:12, Er's death is listed in Judah's genealogy — confirming the earlier judgment and its lasting record in Israel's lineage.

In Genesis 13:13, the men of Sodom are described as wicked — the same Hebrew word used for Er, linking their moral state and divine judgment.

In Genesis 19:13, Sodom's destruction is announced because of its wickedness — the same term used for Er, showing God's consistent judgment on evil.

Numbers 26:19 Historical context

In Numbers 26:19, Er's death is again recorded in the census — reinforcing that he died childless due to divine judgment.

1 Chronicles 2:3 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 2:3, Er's death is repeated in Judah's genealogy — the same event, confirming the record of divine judgment.

Job 36:14 Parallel

Job 36:14 describes the wicked dying young, directly paralleling Er's early death as divine judgment for his wickedness.

Ecclesiastes 7:17 warns that excessive wickedness leads to premature death, which is exactly what happened to Er.