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Matthew 1:7

What does Matthew 1:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 1:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 1:7 means

This verse continues the royal lineage after King David, listing Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, and Asa. Rehoboam was David's grandson, under whose rule the kingdom of Israel tragically divided into two. The line then continues through the kings of Judah. While some of these kings were ungodly, their presence in the genealogy underscores that God's covenant promises to David were upheld despite the failings and disobedience of human kings. God’s faithfulness to His word is not dependent on human perfection but on His own steadfast character.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the son of Solomon was Rehoboam; and the son of Rehoboam was Abijah; and the son of Abijah was Asa;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asa,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa,

Context

Following the significant marker of King David in verse 6, this verse begins the second major section of the genealogy. It traces the royal line through Solomon and subsequent kings of Judah, leading up to the Babylonian captivity. This segment continues to establish Jesus' historical and royal credentials, showing a continuous, though sometimes troubled, succession of rulers in the Davidic line, further grounding His messianic claims.

v.6and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;

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v.8and Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah;

Cross references

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

  • 1 Kings 14:31

    And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.

  • 2 Chronicles 14:1

    So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.

  • 2 Chronicles 12:1

    And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:31

    And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

  • 2 Chronicles 13:7

    And there were gathered unto him worthless men, base fellows, that strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tender-hearted, and could not withstand them.

  • 1 Chronicles 3:10

    And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

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