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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:7

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

Modern
Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.
Traditional
And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;
Literal
…and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asaph.
Latin
Salomon autem genuit Roboam. Roboam autem genuit Abiam. Abias autem genuit Asa.

Original

Greek
English
Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.

Notes

Matthew 1:7

Asa (Greek Asaph): this likely refers to the Old Testament king (1 Kings 15:9–24; 1 Chronicles 3:10) and not the psalmist Asaph (1 Chronicles 6:39; 25:1–2; Psalms 50, 73–83). Matthew focuses on the family line from David to the Messiah.

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

Abijah: King of Judah, son of Rehoboam Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Abia Abijah Abijam Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Messiah Roboam Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Asa: King of Judah Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Rehoboam: Called Roboam The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From