Matthew 1:8

And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

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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 1:7-11.

Asa Person: Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.
Joram Person: =Jeho’ram. (1. ) One of the kings of Israel ( 2 Kings 8:16 , 25, 28). He was the son of Ahab. (2. ) Jehoram, the son and successor of Jehoshaphat on the throne of Judah ( 2 Kings 8:24 ).
Ozias Person: Son of Joram ( Matt. 1:8 ); called also Uzziah ( 2 Kings 15:32 , 34).