Luke 3:28
Luke 3:28 Meaning and Explanation
“Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,”
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Read Full Chapter →Five more links in the chain: Melchi, Addi, Cosam, Elmodam, and Er.
What Does Luke 3:28 Mean?
These generations span the later years of the kingdom era, descendants of David living as the realm slid toward exile.
They were royal in blood but not in office, sons of David's house through Nathan rather than through the reigning kings. God was keeping a second, quieter line of David, and from it the true King would come.
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What does Luke 3:28 mean?
Five more links in the chain: Melchi, Addi, Cosam, Elmodam, and Er.