Matthew 1:9
Matthew 1:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;”
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Read Full Chapter →The line runs through Jotham and Ahaz to Hezekiah, a king who turned the nation back to God.
What Does Matthew 1:9 Mean?
These generations span a turbulent age of threat from surrounding empires. Ahaz was a faithless king, yet his son Hezekiah became one of Judah's great reformers, trusting the Lord in the face of overwhelming siege.
From a father who feared the nations came a son who feared God. The pattern reminds us that no family's past determines its future, and that the line of promise was sustained as much by repentance and renewal as by inheritance.
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What does Matthew 1:9 mean?
The line runs through Jotham and Ahaz to Hezekiah, a king who turned the nation back to God.