But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the sight of the Lord, so the Lord took his life.” Genesis 38:7
We can only speculate regarding the “evil” of Er’s life. Was Judah a good father? Was his leaving his family’s influence and being exposed to an ungodly culture at fault? Couple today’s verse with Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25, “There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death” and it may help.
As a father of 6 children, I can tell you that this is true! No doubt this was true with Er, as well as with Onan, who both died premature deaths. Let us take serious our duty to know “the Way of the Lord” personally, and if we have children, make sure they know it too! Otherwise, we may not experience the same, but Proverbs 17:25 will certainly be a part!!!