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 As He began [His ministry], Jesus was about 30 years old and was thought to be 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,