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Er
biblical character; eldest son of Judah; husband of Tamar; killed by God due to his wickedness, although no details are given
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In the biblical Book of Genesis, Er was the eldest son of Judah and his Canaanite wife, the daughter of Shuah. He is described as marrying Tamar. According to the text, "the LORD slew" Er because he was wicked, although it does not give any further details. This Er had two brothers, Onan and Shelah.