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 30 years old when he began his ministry. People supposed that he was the son 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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