Zarah, Zerah

“Zarah” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(dawn). A son of Judah by Tamar (Gen. 38:30; 46:12). Called Zerah (Num. 26:20), and founder of the family of Zarhites; also Zerah (Josh. 7:1,18; 22:20; 1 Chron. 2:4,6; 9:6; Neh. 11:24). Zara (Matt. 1:3).

“Zerah” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(eastern). (1) A grandson of Esau and one of the dukes of Edom (Gen. 36:13,17,33; 1 Chron. 1:37,44). (2) (Num. 26:20; Josh. 7:1,18; 22:20; 1 Chron. 2:4,6; 9:6; Neh. 11:24). [ZARAH.] (3) A son of Simeon and ancestor of a family of Zarhites (Num. 26:13; 1 Chron. 4:24). Called Zohar (Gen. 46:10). (4) A Gershonite Levite (1 Chron. 6:21,41). (5) An Ethiopian king whom Asa, king of Judah, defeated (2 Chron. 14:9).

“Zara, Zarah, Zerah” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

Son of Judah and Tamar (Gen. 38:30; Gen. 46:12; Num. 26:20; Josh. 7:1,18,24; Josh. 22:20; 1 Chron. 2:4,6; 1 Chron. 9:6; Neh. 11:24; Matt. 1:3).

“Zerah” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. Son of Reuel, a son of Esau, and one of the dukes of Edom (Gen. 36:13,17; 1 Chron. 1:37).
2. Father of Jobab one of the early kings of Edom (Gen. 36:33; 1 Chron. 1:44). Perhaps the same family as No. 1.
3. Son of Judah. See ZARA.
4. Son of Simeon (Num. 26:13; 1 Chron. 4:24). Called ZOHAR (Gen. 46:10; Ex. 6:15).
5. Son of Iddo, or Adaiah, a Gershonite (1 Chron. 6:21,41).
6. King of Ethiopia, or a general in the Egyptian army, who came against Asa with a million troops and three hundred chariots. His army was smitten by Jehovah, and Asa took much spoil (2 Chron. 14:9-15). See EGYPT.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
Zerach
Phonic:
zeh’-rakh
Meaning:
the same as 2225; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
KJV Usage:
Zarah, Zerah

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a rising (as the sun)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

The beginning of light:―name of several persons, Josh. 36:13. {Ortus lucis}