Dictionary entry

ER

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(watchful).

  1. First-born of Judah. Er "was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him." (Genesis 38:3-7; Numbers 26:19)
  2. Descendant of Shelah the son of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:21)
  3. Son of Jose and father of Elmodam. (Luke 3:28)