


Matthew 1:12
Bible Versions
And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
After the Babylonian Exile, Y'khanyahu was the father of Sh'altiel, Sh'altiel was the father of Z'rubavel,
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;
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1 Chronicles 3:17
And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, -
Ezra 3:2
Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as [it is] written in the law of Moses the man of God. -
Haggai 1:14
And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God, -
Luke 3:27
Which was [the son] of Joanna, which was [the son] of Rhesa, which was [the son] of Zorobabel, which was [the son] of Salathiel, which was [the son] of Neri, -
1 Chronicles 3:19
And the sons of Pedaiah [were], Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: -
1 Chronicles 3:24
And the sons of Elioenai [were], Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven. -
Nehemiah 12:1
¶ Now these [are] the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
Matthew 1:12 continues the significant genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing His lineage through the period of the Babylonian exile, a pivotal moment in Israelite history. This verse specifically highlights three key figures: Jechonias, Salathiel, and Zorobabel, emphasizing the continuity of the royal line even in captivity.
Context of Matthew 1:12
This verse falls within the second major section of Matthew's genealogy, which spans from King David to the Babylonian captivity. Matthew organizes the genealogy into three distinct sets of fourteen generations (as highlighted in Matthew 1:17). The phrase "after they were brought to Babylon" marks the end of the second period and the beginning of the third, underscoring a significant turning point for the Jewish people.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The repetitive use of "begat" (Greek: egennēsen) throughout Matthew's genealogy, including in this verse, emphasizes the direct, biological succession. This structure is a deliberate rhetorical device to affirm the literal and historical lineage of Jesus, establishing His rightful claim as the Son of David and the Son of Abraham.
Practical Application
Matthew 1:12 offers profound encouragement for believers today: