And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
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Interpretation
Concerning this genealogy of Jesus, Notice the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy.
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This thought runs through Matthew 1:12-16.
Glossary
- Eliakim Person
- Whom God will raise up. (1. ) The son of Melea ( Luke 3:30 ), and probably grandson of Nathan. (2. ) The son of Abiud, of the posterity of Zerubbabel ( Matt. 1:13 ).