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Matthew 1:6

What does Matthew 1:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 1:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 1:6 means

This verse brings the first segment of the genealogy to its climax with the mention of David, designated as "the king." This powerfully affirms Jesus' royal lineage and His right to the Davidic throne, fulfilling the ancient covenant promise to David. The verse then immediately shifts attention to Solomon, David's son, notably mentioning his mother as "her that had been the wife of Uriah." This oblique reference to Bathsheba, with all its scandalous implications, again highlights God's sovereign grace and ability to work through sinful human history.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the son of Jesse was David the king; and the son of David was Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Jesse begat David the king. And David the king begat Solomon, of her <FI>who had been<Fi> Uriah's,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her that had been the wife of Urias.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon, of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;

Context

This verse represents a pivotal point within the genealogy (verses 2-17), marking the end of the first fourteen generations (from Abraham to David). The explicit identification of David as "the king" emphasizes the royal aspect of Jesus' heritage. This transition sets up the next section of the genealogy that will continue the royal line through Solomon, further substantiating Jesus' claim to the Davidic throne and preparing for the summary statement in verse 17.

v.5and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

v.6This passage

v.7and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;

Cross references

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

  • Romans 8:3

    For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

  • 1 Chronicles 28:5

    and of all my sons (for Jehovah hath given me many sons), he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.

  • 2 Samuel 12:24

    And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon. And Jehovah loved him;

  • 1 Chronicles 11:41

    Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

  • Acts 13:22

    And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who shall do all my will.

  • 2 Samuel 11:26

    And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.

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