Genesis 38:1

And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:1

BSB
About that time, Judah left his brothers and settled near a man named Hirah, an Adullamite.
AKJV
And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brothers, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.
CPDV
About the same time, Judah, descending from his brothers, turned toward an Adullamite man, named Hirah.
ERV
And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.
NHEB
It happened at that time that Judah moved away from his brothers and stayed with an Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.
SMT
And it shall be in that time, and Judah will go down from his brethren, and will turn to a man, an Adullamite, and his name Hirah.

Commentary for Genesis 38:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 38:1
Summary
Judah separates from brothers and befriends neighbor
Place
Adullam
Event
Judah leaves his brothers
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative