Luke 3:25

25 son of Mattathias, son of Amos, son of Nahum, son of Esli, son of Naggai,

Luke 3:25 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 3:25

Which was the son of Mattathias
Surnamed Siloah, by the same Philo, who governed ten years:

which was the son of Amos;
whose surname, according to the same author, was Sirag; or, as some, Syrach, or Shyrach, who governed fourteen years:

which was the son of Naum;
who was called Mesalut, or Maslot, who governed seven years:

which was the son of Esli;
or Eli, surnamed Haggai, who governed eight years;

which was the son of Nagge:
with Philo he is called Nagid Artasat, or Artaxat, and said to govern ten years.

Luke 3:25 In-Context

23 Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was thought) of Joseph son of Heli,
24 son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,
25 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,
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