Luke 3:26

26 son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda,

Luke 3:26 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 3:26

Which was the son of Maath
Surnamed Aser, who governed nine years:

which was the son of Mattathias;
called Eli Matathias, who governed twelve years:

which was the son of Semei;
and named Abner Semei, who governed eleven years:

which was the son of Joseph;
called Joseph the first, who governed seven years:

which was the son of Juda;
who, according to the same writer, must be Judas, surnamed Hyrcanus the first, who governed fourteen years.

Luke 3:26 In-Context

24 son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai,
25 son of Joseph, son of Mattathias, son of Amos, son of Nahum, son of Esli, son of Naggai,
26 son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda,
27 son of Joanan, son of Rhesa, son of Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, son of Neri,
28 son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,
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