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Abiud was the father of Eliakim. Eliakim was the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zerubbabel begot Abiud, Abiud begot Eliakim, and Eliakim begot Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel fathered Abihud, Abihud fathered Eliakim, and Eliakim fathered Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zerubbabel was the father of Abihud, Abihud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to Zerubbabel was born Abihud; and to Abihud, Eliakim; and to Eliakim, Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Zerubbabel was the father of Abihud, and Abihud was the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim was the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel was the father of Abihud, Abihud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel fathered Abiud, Abiud fathered Eliakim, Eliakim fathered Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel fathered Abiud, Abiud fathered Eliakim, Eliakim fathered Azor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Zerubbabel] the father of Abiud, [Abiud] the father of Eliakim, [Eliakim] the father of Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zerubbabel fathered Abiud, Abiud fathered Eliakim, Eliakim fathered Azor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel the father of Abihud, and Abihud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Zerubbabel of Abiud; Abiud of Eliakim; Eliakim of Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begot Abiud, and Abiud begot Eliakim, and Eliakim begot Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Zorobabel begot Abiud. And Abiud begot Eliacim. And Eliacim begot Azor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Zerubbabel conceived Abiud. And Abiud conceived Eliakim. And Eliakim conceived Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel begot Abiud; Abiud begot Eliakim; Eliakim begot Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Zorubabel begot Abiud, Abiud begot Eliakim, Eliakim begot Azor.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Zerubbabel begot Abiud: Abiud begot Eliakim: Eliakim begot Azor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Zorababbel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Zorobabel father of Abiud, Abiud father of Eliakim, Eliakim father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Zerubbabel of Abiud; Abiud of Eliakim; Eliakim of Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and Salathiel begat Zorobabel, and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/1-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=99" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2216.htm" title="2216: Zorobabel (N-NMS) -- Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of Abiud and Rhesa. Of Hebrew origin; Zorobabel, an Israelite.">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/10.htm" title="10: Abioud (N-AMS) -- Abiud, son of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim. Of Hebrew origin; Abihud, an Israelite.">Abiud,</a> <a href="/greek/10.htm" title="10: Abioud (N-NMS) -- Abiud, son of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim. Of Hebrew origin; Abihud, an Israelite.">Abiud</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1662.htm" title="1662: Eliakim (N-AMS) -- Eliakim, son of Abiud and father of Azor; son of Melea and father of Jonam. Of Hebrew origin; Eliakim, an Israelite.">Eliakim,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1662.htm" title="1662: Eliakim (N-NMS) -- Eliakim, son of Abiud and father of Azor; son of Melea and father of Jonam. Of Hebrew origin; Eliakim, an Israelite.">Eliakim</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/107.htm" title="107: Azōr (N-AMS) -- Azor, son of Eliakim and father of Zadok, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Azor, an Israelite.">Azor.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">1 Chronicles 3:15-19</a></span><br />The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth. / The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah. / The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></span><br />Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a></span><br />In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-15.htm">1 Chronicles 6:15</a></span><br />Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a></span><br />Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10-11</a></span><br />Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a></span><br />Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a></span><br />Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">1 Chronicles 3:10-24</a></span><br />Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, / Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, / Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">2 Chronicles 36:14-21</a></span><br />Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem. / Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">Abihud</a> <a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Azor</a> <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Zerub'babel</a> <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Zorobabel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-3.htm">Abihud</a> <a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Azor</a> <a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Zerub'babel</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Zorobabel</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Zerubbabel the father of Abiud</b><br>Zerubbabel is a significant figure in Jewish history, known for leading the first group of Jews back from the Babylonian exile and for his role in rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. He is a descendant of King David, which is crucial for establishing the messianic lineage. Zerubbabel's leadership is documented in the books of Ezra and Haggai, where he is portrayed as a governor of Judah. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants. Abiud, though not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, continues this royal lineage, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with David.<p><b>Abiud the father of Eliakim</b><br>Abiud is a lesser-known figure, and his mention is primarily genealogical, serving to bridge the gap between the post-exilic period and the time of Christ. The name Abiud means "my father is majesty," which may reflect the hope and expectation of the Jewish people for the restoration of the Davidic kingdom. Eliakim, his son, carries a name meaning "God will establish," which resonates with the theme of divine sovereignty and the establishment of God's purposes through history. This lineage highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come.<p><b>Eliakim the father of Azor</b><br>Eliakim's role in the genealogy is to continue the line leading to Jesus, emphasizing the unbroken chain from David to Christ. The name Azor, meaning "helper," may symbolize the assistance and support God provides in fulfilling His promises. This part of the genealogy, while not detailed in other biblical narratives, serves to connect the Old Testament prophecies with their New Testament fulfillment. The continuity of this line through generations reflects the meticulous unfolding of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a></b><br>A significant figure in Jewish history, Zerubbabel was a leader of the first group of Jews who returned from the Babylonian exile. He played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abihud.htm">Abihud</a></b><br>Little is known about Abihud outside of genealogical records. He is listed as a descendant of Zerubbabel and an ancestor of Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliakim.htm">Eliakim</a></b><br>Another figure primarily known through genealogical records, Eliakim is part of the lineage leading to Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/azor.htm">Azor</a></b><br>Like Abihud and Eliakim, Azor is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting the continuity of the Davidic line.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy_of_jesus.htm">Genealogy of Jesus</a></b><br>This passage is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, which establishes His legal right to the throne of David and fulfills Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>The genealogy of Jesus is not just a list of names; it is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of figures like Zerubbabel in Jesus' genealogy demonstrates God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people to bring about His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_faithfulness.htm">Legacy and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The lives of those in Jesus' genealogy, though not all well-documented, remind us of the importance of faithfulness in our own lives. Our actions and faith can have lasting impacts beyond our immediate understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a></b><br>Zerubbabel's role in rebuilding the Temple serves as a symbol of hope and restoration, pointing to the ultimate restoration found in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_generations_from_exile_to_christ.htm">How many generations were there from the Babylonian exile until Christ? Matthew says fourteen (Matthew 1:17) But a careful count of the generations reveals only thirteen (see Matthew 1: 12-16)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jesus'_ancestor__abiud_or_rhesa.htm">Which son of Zerubbabel is an ancestor of Jesus: Abiud (Matthew 1:13) or Rhesa (Luke 3:27)? Neither name matches Zerubbabel's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:19-20.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shealtiel.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/shealtiel's_father__jechoniah_or_neri.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? Jechoniah (Matthew 1:12) Neri (Luke 3:27)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Zorobabel</span> ( <span class="accented">Zerubbabel</span>, Revised Version) <span class="cmt_word">begat Abiad</span>. Here the two lines of pedigree in St. Matthew and St. Luke seem tc separate, and not to converge again till we come to Matthan (or Matthat), the grandfather of Joseph, which name is common to both. The Bishop of Bath and Wells has shown some reason for supposing that <span class="accented">Rhesa</span>, mentioned in St. Luke as Zerubbabel's son, is merely a title signifying "a chief," and also for identifying Hananiah, who is called a son of Zerubbabel (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">1 Chronicles 3:19</a>), with Joanna, who follows Rhesa in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a>), and there being some relation between the Juda of St. Luke and the Abiud (i.e. father of Juda) given as Zerubbabel's son in St. Matthew. Except in these few particulars, the two lines show no connexion of names, and it seems likely that the family of David had fallen into low estate for several generations before the birth of Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Zerubbabel</span><br /><span class="grk">Ζοροβαβὲλ</span> <span class="translit">(Zorobabel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of Abiud and Rhesa. Of Hebrew origin; Zorobabel, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abiud,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβιούδ</span> <span class="translit">(Abioud)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_10.htm">Strong's 10: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiud, son of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim. Of Hebrew origin; Abihud, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abiud</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβιοὺδ</span> <span class="translit">(Abioud)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_10.htm">Strong's 10: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiud, son of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim. Of Hebrew origin; Abihud, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliakim,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλιακίμ</span> <span class="translit">(Eliakim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1662.htm">Strong's 1662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliakim, son of Abiud and father of Azor; son of Melea and father of Jonam. Of Hebrew origin; Eliakim, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliakim</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλιακὶμ</span> <span class="translit">(Eliakim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1662.htm">Strong's 1662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliakim, son of Abiud and father of Azor; son of Melea and father of Jonam. Of Hebrew origin; Eliakim, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azor.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀζώρ</span> <span class="translit">(Azōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_107.htm">Strong's 107: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azor, son of Eliakim and father of Zadok, an ancestor of Jesus. 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