1. Eldest son of Judah by a daughter of Shuah, a Canaanite. “He was wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord slew him” (Gen. 38:3,6-7; Gen. 46:12; Num. 26:19; 1 Chron. 2:3).
2. Son of Shelah, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 4:21).
3. Son of Jose, in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus (Luke 3:28).