And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
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Interpretation
Concerning this genealogy of Jesus, Notice the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy.
Read with
This thought runs through Matthew 1:12-16.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- Salathiel Person
- Whom I asked of God, the son of Jeconiah ( Matt. 1:12 ; 1 Chr. 3:17 ); also called the son of Neri ( Luke 3:27 ).