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Tamar
Tribe of Judah
Description
Daughter-in-law of Judah who disguised herself to ensure the continuation of her husband's line. Ancestress of David and Jesus.
Family Tree
No family relationships recorded.
Key Events
Life Event
Daughter-in-law of Judah who disguised herself to ensure the continuation of her husband's line.
Life Event
Ancestress of David and Jesus.
Scripture References
Genesis 38:6
“And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.”
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
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Gustave Doré, 1866
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Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons