Matthew 1:11

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

Modern
…and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.
Traditional
And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
Literal
…and Josiah begat Jeconiah and his brothers at the deportation to Babylon.
Latin
Josias autem genuit Jechoniam, et fratres ejus in transmigratione Babylonis.

Original

Greek
English
…and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Notes

father: Josiah was Jehoiachin's grandfather.

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

Jehoiachin: King of Judah, son of Jehoiakim Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel

Glossary

Azor Babylon as a Symbol Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Jechoniah Jechonias Jehoiachin Josiah Josias Messiah Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jehoiakim: Ancestor of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of (In the Desert of Judaea) 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