Bible Dictionary
Perez
Perez, also called Pharez, was the son of Judah and Tamar. His descendants became an important family in Judah, including the royal line leading to David.
Definition
Perez, also called Pharez, means “breach.” He was the son of Judah, and the descendants of Perez became an important family within Judah.
Biblical Usage
The children of Perez included prominent families in David’s administration and among the returned community. A chief captain in David’s first month and many who returned with Zerubbabel belonged to his family.
Historical Background
The family of Perez remained significant for centuries and was represented among those who returned from captivity.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
=Pharez, (q.v.), breach, the son of Judah (Neh. 11:4). “The chief of all the captains of the host for the first month” in the reign of David was taken from his family (1 Chr. 27:3). Four hundred and sixty-eight of his “sons” came back from captivity with Zerubbabel, who himself was one of them (1 Chr. 9:4; Neh. 11:6).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(breach). The “children of Perez,” or Pharez, the son of Judah, appear to have been a family of importance for many centuries. (1 Chronicles 27:3; Nehemiah 11:4,6)