KJV ORIGINAL
Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was the son of Joanna, who was the son of Rhesa, who was the son of Zerubbabel, who was the son of Shealtiel, who was the son of Neri.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Every family tree tells a story — and Jesus' lineage connects all the way back through generations of real people.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was written by an anonymous author, traditionally identified as Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was compiled to provide an orderly and comprehensive account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on various sources, to instruct and assure its readers about the Christian faith.
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