Matthew 1:10

The Genealogy of Jesus · Matthew 1:1–17
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Translations

Modern
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,
Traditional
And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
Literal
And Hezekiah begat Manasseh, and Manasseh begat Amos, and Amos begat Josiah,
Latin
Ezechias autem genuit Manassen. Manasses autem genuit Amon. Amon autem genuit Josiam.

Original

Greek
English
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

Notes

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

  • his family history and birth (chapter 1), and

  • the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Theme notes and profiles

Judah Ancestors of Jesus The Promise of Dynasty

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Luke 3:23–38

People

Amon: King of Judah, son of Manasseh Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms Manasseh: King of Judah, son of Hezekiah

Glossary

Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ezekias Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Josiah Josias Manasseh (Person) Manasses Messiah Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Amon: King of Judah Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Josiah: King of Judah: Ancestor of Jesus Josiah: King of Judah: Called Josias The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From