And it also happened that Er, the first born of Judah, was wicked in the sight of the Lord and was killed by him
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King James Version
And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.English Standard Version
But Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD put him to death.New International Version
But Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the LORD's sight; so the LORD put him to death.