ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 38:13
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Gen 38:13

38:13 to shear his sheep. Judah departed with his Canaanite friend Hirah (v. 1) to attend the sheep-shearing, an event marked by a great feast. This provided Tamar with an opportunity to effect her plan.