Matthew 1:12
Matthew 1:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;”
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Read Full Chapter →After the exile, the line continues through Shealtiel to Zerubbabel, who led the return.
What Does Matthew 1:12 Mean?
The genealogy crosses from before the exile to after it. Zerubbabel emerges as a leader of the people who returned from Babylon to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
Out of captivity God brought a remnant home, and the royal line survived. The very fact that the family tree continues past Babylon is a quiet announcement that the promise endured exile and that the King was still coming.
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What does Matthew 1:12 mean?
After the exile, the line continues through Shealtiel to Zerubbabel, who led the return.