KJV ORIGINAL
And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hezekiah had a son named Manasseh, Manasseh had a son named Amon, and Amon had a son named Josiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus' family tree goes back generations, every story matters in God's bigger plan.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces Jesus' ancestry back to King David and Abraham to establish His messianic lineage. Hezekiah was a faithful king of Judah who led religious reforms and trusted in God during a time of Assyrian threats. Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah were subsequent kings in this line, with Josiah notably rediscovering the Book of the Law and initiating national revival.
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