Both Testaments · Major figure
Hezron
A son of Perez and grandson of Judah, Hezron is a key ancestor in the messianic line of David and Jesus Christ.
Hezron was a grandson of Judah who migrated to Egypt with Jacob's household. He is significant primarily as a patriarch in the royal lineage of the tribe of Judah, appearing in the genealogies of both King David and Jesus. His inclusion in the records of Chronicles, Matthew, and Luke underscores his role in the unfolding of the covenant promise.
In the text
- Verses
- 17
- Books
- 7
- First appears
- Genesis 46:9
- Last appears
- Luke 3:33
Where Hezron appears
17 verses · 9 chaptersIn the same books
- Amminadab13 versesA leader of the tribe of Judah and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
- Shelah16 versesShelah was the son of Arpakhshad and an ancestor of Abraham in the genealogy of the post-flood patriarchs.
- Seth10 versesThe third son of Adam and Eve, appointed by God to continue the godly line leading to Noah and Jesus Christ.
- Zerah25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, most notably a son of Judah and a descendant of Esau.
- Eber16 versesA descendant of Shem and the great-grandson of Arpachshad, serving as a key ancestor in the lineage of Abraham.
- Naaman16 versesA commander of the Syrian army who was healed of leprosy after obeying Elisha the prophet.
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