the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
Parallel translations
- WEB the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim,
- KJV Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
- NKJV the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim,
- NASB the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
- NLT Levi was the son of Simeon. Simeon was the son of Judah. Judah was the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Jonam. Jonam was the son of Eliakim.
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Quick answer
The list continues through further generations of Jesus' ancestors. Each name marks God's steady working through history.
Overview
Luke names more of Jesus' forebears as the genealogy advances toward David and the patriarchs. The repetition reminds us that salvation history unfolds through ordinary lineage. The Savior is firmly planted in the story of Israel.
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