Jesse became the father of King David. David the king† became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah’s wife.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 1:6 in context
Matthew 1:3–9
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Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.
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Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.
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Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.
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Selected verse
Jesse became the father of King David. David the king† became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah’s wife.
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Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa.
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Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
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Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah.
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- NU omits “the king”.
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