And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Eliud had a son named Eleazar, Eleazar had a son named Matthan, and Matthan had a son named Jacob.
Every family tree tells a story, even the ordinary generations matter in God's big picture.
📚 Historical Context
Matthew 1:15 is part of the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces the lineage from Abraham through King David to Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, to establish Jesus' messianic credentials. This verse specifically lists the succession from Eliud to Eleazar, then to Matthan, and finally to Jacob, highlighting the continuity of the family line in Jewish tradition. In the historical context of first-century Judaism, such genealogies were crucial for proving inheritance rights and tribal affiliations, underscoring Matthew's purpose to present Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
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