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Mother of Perez and Zerah
Tamar (Judah's daughter-in-law)
Patriarchs
Life
Widowed twice by Judah's sons; denied her levirate right, she disguised herself and conceived twins by Judah. Listed in Jesus' genealogy.
Key Facts
- Bore Perez (line to David and Christ)
- Vindicated by Judah: 'She is more righteous than I'
Why this matters
God preserves the messianic line through scandal and grace.