Bible Strands
Matthew 1:8
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Matthew records this genealogical link while tracing the legal descent of Joseph from the Davidic line. The passage functions as a structural marker in a formal lineage list addressed to readers verifying Jesus’ historical credentials.
The words — ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) literally means “became father of” or “begat,” and δέ (de) operates as a narrative connector meaning “and” or “then.” These terms establish the sequential parent-child relationships without implying biological or legal nuance beyond the stated linkage.
The thread — The text continues the Davidic royal succession pattern seen in Matthew 1:7 and Matthew 1:9. The same monarchs appear in the historical records of 1 Kings 15:24 and 1 Chronicles 3:11, though each source tracks different segments of the royal line.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to acknowledge a documented historical sequence rather than draw theological conclusions from the names alone. It establishes continuity in the genealogical record before shifting focus to the next generation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 3:11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,
- 1 Kings 15:24 And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.
- 1 Kings 22:2 However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,
- 2 Kings 3:1 In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Jehoram son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twelve years.
- 2 Kings 8:16 In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah.
- 2 Chronicles 17:1 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
- 2 Chronicles 21:1 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.
- 2 Chronicles 26:1 All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
- 2 Kings 14:21 Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
- 2 Kings 15:1 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah.