Zarah

(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).