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Matthew 1:2

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KJV ORIGINAL

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Abraham had a son named Isaac, Isaac had a son named Jacob, and Jacob had Judah and his brothers.

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Every family tree starts somewhere — this is where Jesus' story begins.

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