And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Parallel translations
- WEB Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.
- BSB Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.
- NKJV Zerubbabel begot Abiud, Abiud begot Eliakim, and Eliakim begot Azor.
- NASB Zerubbabel fathered Abihud, Abihud fathered Eliakim, and Eliakim fathered Azor.
- NLT Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud. Abiud was the father of Eliakim. Eliakim was the father of Azor.
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Quick answer
The genealogy moves through obscure post-exilic generations. These otherwise unknown names still carry the messianic promise.
Overview
From Zerubbabel onward, these individuals are not found in the Old Testament narratives, marking the silent centuries before Christ. Their inclusion testifies that God was still at work even when Scripture fell silent. The promise was advancing toward its appointed hour.
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