the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
Parallel translations
- WEB the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,
- KJV Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,
- BSB the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
- NKJV the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,
- NLT Neri was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Addi. Addi was the son of Cosam. Cosam was the son of Elmadam. Elmadam was the son of Er.
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The genealogy continues through additional ancestors between the exile and David. The record presses on toward the royal line.
Overview
Luke lists further generations as the line moves toward David. These names bridge the gap between the kingdom's earlier glory and its restoration. God's quiet faithfulness sustains the promise through each link.
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