The genealogy of Judah traces Israel’s Messianic line - from the twelve sons of Israel through Hezron’s families to Jesse’s seventh son, David.

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The sons of Israel Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, Asher

The sons of Judah Er, Onan, Shelah Tamar bore Perez and Zerah The sons of Perez Hezron and Hamul Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara

Hezron became the father of Jerahmeel and Ram Jerahmeel had sons, and Jerahmeel had another wife Onam was born, and the sons of Ram Maaz, Jamin, and Eker The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada

Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab Abinadab the second, Shimea the third Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth Ozem the sixth, and David the seventh

David the seventh David the seventh Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail

Caleb the son of Hezron took Azubah as his wife Jerioth was the mother of Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon Azubah died, and Caleb married Ephrath Hur was born, and Uri became the father of Bezalel

The names form an unbroken line Back through the generations Every son becomes a father Every name carries the promise forward Hezron, Jerahmeel, Caleb The branches spreading wide

Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant Attai was born and became father of Nathan The line continues Zabad, Ephlal, Obed, Jehu, Azariah Through the generations the covenant holds

The sons of Israel Judah’s lineage David the seventh The lineage holds

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Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press