Matthew 1:9

9 and Ozias begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Achaz, and Achaz begat Ezekias,

Matthew 1:9 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 1:9

And Ozias begat Joatham
Called Jotham, ( 2 Kings 15:7 ) him Ozias begat of Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok, ( 2 Kings 15:33 ) .

And Joatham begat Achaz,
or Ahaz, ( 2 Kings 15:38 ) to him the sign was given, and the famous prophecy of the Messiah, ( Isaiah 7:14 ) .

And Achaz begat Ezekias,
or Hezekiah, ( 2 Kings 16:20 ) him Ahaz begat of Abi, the daughter of Zachariah, ( 2 Kings 18:2 ) . He was a very religious king, and had that singular favour from God to have fifteen years added to his days, ( Isaiah 38:5 ) .

Matthew 1:9 In-Context

7 and Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa,

8 and Asa begat Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias,

9 and Ozias begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Achaz, and Achaz begat Ezekias,

10 and Ezekias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat Josias,

11 and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away of Babylon.