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Matthew 1:11

What does Matthew 1:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 1:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 1:11 means

This verse concludes the second major segment of the genealogy, bringing the lineage through Josiah to Jechoniah and his brothers, specifically noting the crucial historical marker: "at the time of the carrying away to Babylon." This event marked a devastating turning point for the Jewish nation, signifying the loss of their independence and the disruption of Davidic kingship. Yet, even in this national disaster, God's promise persisted, showing that His plan would continue through the remnant, setting the stage for the next phase of the genealogy.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the sons of Josiah were Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the taking away to Babylon.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Josiah begat Jeconiah and his brethren, at the Babylonian removal.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Josias begot Jechonias and his brethren in the transmigration of Babylon.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away of Babylon.

Context

This verse is a significant turning point, marking the end of the second set of fourteen generations (from David to the Babylonian captivity). It sets the stage for the final segment of the genealogy, which will span the difficult post-exilic period up to Jesus Himself. The explicit mention of the Babylonian exile acts as a historical pivot, guiding the reader through the distinct eras of the Messiah's ancestry.

v.10and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

v.11This passage

v.12And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 36:20

    And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon; and they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia:

  • 2 Kings 25:11

    And the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away captive.

  • 2 Kings 23:31

    Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

  • Jeremiah 52:11

    And he put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon, and put him in prison till the day of his death.

  • 2 Chronicles 36:1

    Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s stead in Jerusalem.

  • Jeremiah 39:9

    Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the residue of the people that remained in the city, the deserters also that fell away to him, and the residue of the people that remained.

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