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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:8

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

Modern
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.
Traditional
And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;
Literal
And Asaph begat Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Uzziah.
Latin
Asa autem genuit Josophat. Josophat autem genuit Joram. Joram autem genuit Oziam.

Original

Greek
English
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

Notes

Matthew 1:8

father of (or ancestor of): Here this term refers to multiple generations (2 Chronicles 21:1–26:1). The same is true for Josiah (Matthew 1:11) and Shealtiel (1:12). The family line skips Ahaziah, Joash, and Amaziah (2 Kings 8:24; 1 Chronicles 3:11; 2 Chronicles 22:1, 11; 24:27). Perhaps this is because of their connection to Ahab and Jezebel.

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

Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Jehoram: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Uzziah: King of Judah, reigned 52 years

Glossary

Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Jehoshaphat (Person) Josaphat Messiah Ozias Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jehoram: King of Judah: Ancestor of Jesus Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Succeeds Asa Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Ozias: A Form Given to the Name of King Uzziah The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From