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Book of Matthew - Chapter 1 - Verse 13

1:13
And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

Meaning

In the book of Matthew, Chapter 1, verse 13, the genealogy of Jesus is traced through the generations from Abraham to Joseph, the husband of Mary. This particular verse highlights the lineage from Zorobabel to Abiud, from Abiud to Eliakim, and from Eliakim to Azor. Each name represents a link in the chain of ancestry leading to the birth of Jesus. Zorobabel, Abiud, Eliakim, and Azor were all significant figures in the genealogy of Jesus, with each playing a role in the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation. By examining this verse closely, we can understand the importance of lineage and how God worked through generations to bring about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.

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