Judah - Dates for Descendants

Judah - Dates for Descendants based on what is recorded in Genesis 38

Note - These are very much estimates only, as the scripture is most silent on the ages of these youths. However, to say there was considerable immaturity, is, I think, fair comment.

Early 1762 BC Judah born
Mid 1750 BC Judah takes Shuah to be his wife
Early 1749 BC Er born
End 1749 BC Onan born
Early 1747 BC Shelah born
1742 BC Genesis 37 now records the betrayal of Joseph at the age of 17
1737 BC Judah takes Tamar to be a wife for Er. Er dies.
1737 BC Judah tells Onan to marry Tamar in his brother's name. Self interest means Onan refuses to help Tamar conceive. Onan dies.
End 1737 BC Judah tells Tamar to wait at her Father's house for Shelah to reach puberty. Judah has no intention of keeping his word however, having lost 2 sons.
End 1735 BC Judah's wife Shuah dies. Tamar tricks Judah and becomes pregnant by him. Judah, on learning the truth, acknowledges his betrayal of her.
Late 1734 BC Twins born - Pharez and Zerah

In 1721 BC, Hezron is born as the son of Pharez, and in 1720 BC Hamul is born as his second son. And Jacob takes both these great-grandchildren to Egypt Genesis 46:12

**End of Date Estimates

Early 1762 BC	Judah born
Mid 1750 BC	Judah takes Shuah to be his wife
Early 1749 BC	Er born
End 1749 BC	Onan born
Early 1747 BC	Shelah born
1742 BC	Genesis 37 now records the betrayal of Joseph at the age of 17
1737 BC	Judah takes Tamar to be a wife for Er. Er dies.
1737 BC	Judah tells Onan to marry Tamar in his brother's name. Self interest means Onan refuses to help Tamar conceive. Onan dies.
End 1737 BC	Judah tells Tamar to wait at her Father's house for Shelah to reach puberty. Judah has no intention of keeping his word however, having lost 2 sons.
End 1735 BC	Judah's wife Shuah dies. Tamar tricks Judah and becomes pregnant by him. Judah, on learning the truth, acknowledges his betrayal of her.
Late 1734 BC	Twins born - Pharez and Zerah