the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
Parallel translations
- WEB the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
- KJV Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
- NKJV the son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
- NASB the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
- NLT Naggai was the son of Maath. Maath was the son of Mattathias. Mattathias was the son of Semein. Semein was the son of Josech. Josech was the son of Joda.
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More ancestors are named as the genealogy moves backward through the generations. God providentially preserved this line for the Messiah.
Overview
This verse adds further links to the chain leading to Jesus. Though these individuals are obscure, each was part of God's long, faithful preservation of the promised line. The patient working of providence across generations is on display.
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