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(er) Personal name meaning, “protector” or “watchful.” 1. Oldest son of Judah and grandson of Jacob (Genesis 38:3 ). He married Tamar but was so wicked that God killed him (Genesis 38:6-7 ). 2 . A grandson of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:21 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Er'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/e/er.html. 1991.

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