When Boaz of Bethlehem took the Moabitess Ruth in brother - in - law marriage, the elders of Bethlehem spoke favorably of Tamar’s son Perez, saying to Boaz: “May your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, from the offspring that Jehovah will give you out of this young woman. ”
Kui petlemlane Boas võttis moablanna Ruti endale naiseks, rääkisid Petlemma vanemad heakskiitvalt Taamari pojast Peretsist, öeldes Boasele: „Saagu su sugu Peretsi soo sarnaseks, kelle Taamar sünnitas Juudale, seemnest, mille Jehoova sulle annab sellest noorikust! ”.