Genesis 38
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Genesis 38:3-7

3She became pregnant and gave birth to a son named  Er.

4She became pregnant again and gave birth to another son, whom she named Onan.

5Then she became pregnant again and gave birth to another son, whom she named Shelah. He was born at Kezib.

6Judah chose a wife for his firstborn son Er. Her name was Tamar.

7Er angered the Lord. So the Lord took away his life.

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