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What Does the Bible Say About Zerah?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Zerah in the Bible

Discover 16 Bible verses about zerah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zerah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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Top 10 Verses About Zerah

  1. 1
    Genesis 36:13
    And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 36:17
    And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 36:33
    And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 26:13
    Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Chronicles 1:37
    The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Chronicles 1:44
    And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 4:24
    The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: Nemuel: or, Jemuel Jarib, Zerah: or, Jachin Zohar
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Chronicles 6:21
    Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 6:41
    The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
    KJV
  10. 10
    2 Chronicles 14:9
    And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
    KJV

Subtopics of Zerah

1. Son of Reuel
2. Father of Jobab
3. ZERAH
4. Son of Simeon
5. A Gershonite
6. A Levite
7. King of Ethiopia

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Zerah? (16 Verses)

And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: Nemuel: or, Jemuel Jarib, Zerah: or, Jachin Zohar
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.
The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. man: or, mortal man
So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. destroyed: Heb. broken
And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.
They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Zerah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about zerah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about zerah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about zerah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on zerah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about zerah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about zerah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about zerah?
Discover 16 Bible verses about zerah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zerah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about zerah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about zerah are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about zerah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about zerah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about zerah is Genesis 36:13 — "And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife."
Where in the Bible does it talk about zerah?
Zerah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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