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." Genesis 38:3,6,7; Genesis 46:12; Numbers 26:19; 1 Chronicles 2:3 .

2. Son of Shelah, of the tribe of Judah. 1 Chronicles 4:21 .

3. Son of Jose, in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus. Luke 3:28 .