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Melea was the son of Menna. Menna was the son of Mattatha. Mattatha was the son of Nathan. Nathan was the son of David. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Melea, of Menna, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattathah, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Melea, Menna, Mattatha, Nathan, David, <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Mainan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of Maleah, of Menan, of Mattattah, of Nathan, of David, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who was the son of Melea, who was the son of Menan, who was the son of Mattatha, who was the son of Nathan, who was the son of David, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the [son] of Melea, the [son] of Mainan, the [son] of Mattatha, the [son] of Nathan, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Melea, of Menna, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the son of Melea, the son of Mainan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of Melea, of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mathatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David, <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mattatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The son of Melea, the son of Mani, the son of Matta, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Son of Melia, son of a Mainai, son of Matatha, son of Nathan, son of David,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> son of Meleah, son of Mainan, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Melea, Mainan, Mattatha, Nathan, David, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of Melea, of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> son of Melea, son of Menan, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1280" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a> …30the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, 31<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/3190.htm" title="3190: Melea (N-GMS) -- Melea, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite.">of Melea,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/3104.htm" title="3104: Menna (N-GMS) -- Menna, Mainan, a proper name. Probably of Hebrew origin; Mainan, an Israelite.">of Menna,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/3160.htm" title="3160: Mattatha (N-GMS) -- Mattatha. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Mattatha, an Israelite.">of Mattatha,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/3481.htm" title="3481: Natham (N-GMS) -- Nathan, son of David, and an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Nathan, an Israelite.">of Nathan,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David,</a> 32the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ... <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22-23</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a> “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42-45</a> “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ... <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">2 Samuel 23:5</a> Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a> Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,of Nathan.<a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">2 Samuel 5:14</a> And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,<a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">1 Chronicles 3:5</a> And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:<a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">1 Chronicles 14:4</a> Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Jonam</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Mattatha</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Melea</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Menna</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-12.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Symeon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Jonam</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Mattatha</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Melea</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Menna</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Symeon</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div>1. <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a> 23. <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/luke/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>the son of Melea Melea is a name that appears only in the genealogical records of Jesus. This highlights the importance of every individual in God's plan, even those who are not widely known. The inclusion of lesser-known figures like Melea emphasizes the authenticity and thoroughness of the genealogical record.the son of Menna Menna, like Melea, is another figure who is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. This underscores the comprehensive nature of the genealogy, which traces Jesus' lineage through both prominent and obscure ancestors, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises through all generations.the son of Mattatha Mattatha is another name unique to the genealogy of Jesus. The presence of such names in the genealogy serves to connect Jesus to a real historical lineage, affirming His humanity and His rightful place in the line of David.the son of Nathan Nathan was one of King David's sons, and his inclusion in the genealogy is significant. Unlike Solomon, who is often highlighted in the royal lineage, Nathan represents a different branch of David's family. This suggests that Jesus' legal right to the throne of David is not solely through the royal line of Solomon, but also through Nathan, emphasizing the multifaceted fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.the son of David David is a central figure in biblical history, known as a man after God's own heart and the second king of Israel. The promise of an eternal kingdom was given to David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>), and Jesus' descent from David fulfills the messianic prophecies that the Messiah would come from David's line (<a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a>). This connection establishes Jesus' legitimate claim to the title "Son of David," a messianic title that affirms His role as the promised King and Savior.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/melea.htm">Melea</a> A lesser-known figure in the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned only in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/m/menna.htm">Menna</a> Another ancestor of Jesus, whose name appears solely in this genealogical record. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mattatha.htm">Mattatha</a> Part of the lineage leading to Jesus, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through generations. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nathan.htm">Nathan</a> A son of King David, through whom this line of Jesus' genealogy is traced, distinct from the line through Solomon. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The renowned King of Israel, a central figure in biblical history, whose covenant with God promised a lasting dynasty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a> Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises across generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> The inclusion of both well-known and obscure figures in Jesus' lineage shows that God uses all kinds of people to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_davidic_covenant.htm">The Davidic Covenant</a> Understanding Jesus' connection to David helps us appreciate the fulfillment of God's promises and the legitimacy of Jesus' messianic claims. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_nathan.htm">The Role of Nathan</a> Highlighting Nathan's line, rather than Solomon's, in Luke's genealogy, points to the broader scope of God's redemptive plan, encompassing all of David's descendants. <a href="/topical/a/application_to_our_lives.htm">Application to Our Lives</a> Just as God worked through the lives of these ancestors, He is actively working through our lives today, often in ways we may not immediately recognize.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jesus'_genealogies.htm">How do we reconcile different genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke?</a> <a href="/q/what_shaped_jesus'_early_life.htm">What events shaped Jesus' early life and upbringing?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jesus_both_david's_son_and_lord.htm">Matthew 22:41–46: How can Jesus be both the Son of David and David’s Lord without contradicting the lineage and titles described elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_sam_7_with_jesus'_genealogies.htm">How do we reconcile God’s promise of an eternal kingdom in 2 Samuel 7 with differing genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Melea, Μελεὰ (Melea) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> Melea, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Menna, Μεννὰ (Menna) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3104.htm">Strong's 3104: </a> Menna, Mainan, a proper name. Probably of Hebrew origin; Mainan, an Israelite. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Mattatha, Ματταθὰ (Mattatha) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3160.htm">Strong's 3160: </a> Mattatha. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Mattatha, an Israelite. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Nathan, Ναθὰμ (Natham) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3481.htm">Strong's 3481: </a> Nathan, son of David, and an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Nathan, an Israelite. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of David, Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. 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