In Genesis 38:24-26, Tamar's pregnancy by Judah is revealed, directly recounting the origin of Perez and Zerah.

Genesis 38:27 describes Tamar giving birth to twins — the event leading to Perez and Zerah in Matthew 1:3.

Genesis 38:29 records the birth of Perez, named for the breach — directly linking to the genealogy in Matthew 1:3.

Genesis 38:30 records the birth of Zerah with the scarlet thread — the other twin listed in Matthew 1:3.

Genesis 46:12 lists Perez and Zerah among Judah's sons — the same lineage continued in Matthew 1:3.

Numbers 26:20 lists the clans of Perez and Zerah from Judah — the same descendants referenced in Matthew 1:3.

In Numbers 26:21, the descendants of Perez are listed as Hezron and Hamul, confirming the genealogical line from Perez to Hezron.

In Genesis 38:6, Tamar is introduced as Judah's daughter-in-law, setting the stage for the birth of Perez and Zerah.

In Ruth 4:18, the genealogy from Perez to David is given, matching Matthew's line from Perez through Hezron.

Ruth 4:19 continues the genealogy from Hezron to Ram to Amminadab, matching Matthew's sequence exactly.

In 1 Chronicles 2:4, Tamar is explicitly named as the mother of Perez and Zerah, directly parallel to the genealogy.

In 1 Chronicles 2:5, the sons of Perez are Hezron and Hamul, confirming Perez's descendants.

1 Chronicles 2:9 lists Ram as one of Hezron's sons, confirming the genealogical record used by Matthew.

In 1 Chronicles 4:1, Perez and Hezron are listed among Judah's sons, paralleling Matthew's genealogy.

Hebrews 7:14 explicitly states Jesus descended from Judah, confirming the tribal ancestry in Matthew's genealogy.

Ruth 4:12 invokes Perez and Judah as a blessing, referencing the same ancestors in Matthew's genealogy.

In 1 Chronicles 9:6, the Zerahite clan is listed, expanding on Zerah's descendants.

In Genesis 38:11, Judah sends Tamar away, continuing the narrative that leads to Perez's birth.