KJV ORIGINAL
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Aram had a son named Aminadab, Aminadab had a son named Naasson, and Naasson had a son named Salmon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Just tracing Jesus' family tree back through the generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces his lineage back to Abraham to establish his messianic credentials as the promised descendant of David. In ancient Jewish society, such family records were essential for proving inheritance rights, tribal identity, and fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah. Matthew includes this list to show how God was working through history to bring about the Savior.
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