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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:13

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

Modern
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.
Traditional
And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Literal
…and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor.
Latin
Zorobabel autem genuit Abiud. Abiud autem genuit Eliacim. Eliacim autem genuit Azor.

Original

Greek
English
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.

Notes

Matthew 1:12–16

The Old Testament is clearly the source for Matthew 1:1–11. Matthew probably also used royal records and oral traditions for 1:12–16.

Matthew 1:1–2:23

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

Abiud: Son of Zerubbabel, ancestor of Jesus Azor: Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Matthew Eliakim: Ancestor of Jesus in Matthew's genealogy Zerubbabel: Leader of the first Jewish exiles from Babylon

Glossary

Abiud Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eliakim Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Messiah Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus Zerubbabel Zorobabel

Topics

Abiud: Ancestor of Jesus Azor: Ancestor of Jesus Eliakim: Son of Abiud Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From Zorobabel: An Ancestor of Joseph