Matthew 1:10
New International Version
Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

New Living Translation
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah.

English Standard Version
and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah,

Berean Standard Bible
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

Berean Literal Bible
And Hezekiah begat Manasseh, and Manasseh begat Amos, and Amos begat Josiah,

King James Bible
And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

New King James Version
Hezekiah begot Manasseh, Manasseh begot Amon, and Amon begot Josiah.

New American Standard Bible
Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, Manasseh fathered Amon, and Amon fathered Josiah.

NASB 1995
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah.

NASB 1977
and to Hezekiah was born Manasseh; and to Manasseh, Amon; and to Amon, Josiah;

Legacy Standard Bible
And Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh was the father of Amon, and Amon was the father of Josiah.

Amplified Bible
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah.

Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, Manasseh fathered Amon, Amon fathered Josiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, Manasseh fathered Amon, Amon fathered Josiah,

American Standard Version
and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

English Revised Version
and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Hezekiah] the father of Manasseh, [Manasseh] the father of Amon, [Amon] the father of Josiah.

International Standard Version
Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, Manasseh fathered Amos, and Amos fathered Josiah.

Majority Standard Bible
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

NET Bible
Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

New Heart English Bible
and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

Weymouth New Testament
Hezekiah of Manasseh; Manasseh of Amon; Amon of Josiah;

World English Bible
Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hezekiah begot Manasseh, and Manasseh begot Amon, and Amon begot Josiah,

Berean Literal Bible
And Hezekiah begat Manasseh, and Manasseh begat Amos, and Amos begat Josiah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hezekiah begat Manasseh, and Manasseh begat Amon, and Amon begat Josiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ezechias begot Manasses. And Manesses begot Amon. And Amon begot Josias.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Hezekiah conceived Manasseh. And Manasseh conceived Amos. And Amos conceived Josiah.

New American Bible
Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah.

New Revised Standard Version
and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hezekiah begot Manasseh; Manasseh begot Amon; Amon begot Josiah;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Hezekiah begot Manashe, Manashe begot Amon, Amon begot Joshaiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Hezekiah begot Manasseh: Manasseh begot Amon: Amon begot Josiah:

Godbey New Testament
and Hezekiah begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

Haweis New Testament
and Hezekias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat Josias,

Mace New Testament
Ezekias the father of Manasses, Manasses the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josias.

Weymouth New Testament
Hezekiah of Manasseh; Manasseh of Amon; Amon of Josiah;

Worrell New Testament
and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

Worsley New Testament
and Ezechias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
9Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. 10Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, 11and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.…

Cross References
2 Kings 20:21
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

2 Kings 21:1-18
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. ...

2 Chronicles 32:33
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 33:1-20
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. ...

2 Kings 16:20
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 18:1
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah.

2 Kings 21:19-26
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. / He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served. ...

2 Chronicles 33:21-25
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made, / but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt. ...

2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.

2 Chronicles 34:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Isaiah 39:7
And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

Jeremiah 15:4
I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 22:24-30
“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. / In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. / I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die. ...

Matthew 1:6-9
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. / Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

Manasses.

2 Kings 20:21
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

2 Kings 21:1-18
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzibah…

2 Kings 24:3,4
Surely at the commandment of the LORD came this upon Judah, to remove them out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did; …

Manasseh.

2 Kings 21:19-26
Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah…

2 Chronicles 33:20-24
So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead…

Josias.

1 Kings 13:2
And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.

2 Kings 21:26
And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead.

2 Kings 22:1-20
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath…

Josiah.

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Matthew 1
1. The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.
18. He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.
19. The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph,
21. and declares the names and office of Jesus;
25. Jesus is born














Hezekiah
Hezekiah, whose name means "Yahweh strengthens," was a king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. His reign is marked by significant religious reforms, including the destruction of idols and the restoration of the temple. Hezekiah's life is a testament to the power of righteous leadership and the blessings that follow obedience to God. His account encourages believers to trust in God's strength and to lead with integrity.

was the father of
This phrase indicates the genealogical lineage, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in the biblical narrative. In the context of Matthew's genealogy, it underscores the fulfillment of God's promises through generations. The continuity of faith and God's covenantal relationship with His people is highlighted, reminding us of the divine plan unfolding through history.

Manasseh
Manasseh, whose name means "causing to forget," was a king of Judah known for his initial departure from his father's righteous ways. His reign was marked by idolatry and evil practices, yet his account is also one of repentance and redemption. Manasseh's life illustrates the profound mercy of God and the possibility of transformation, even for those who have strayed far from Him. It serves as a powerful reminder of the hope and forgiveness available to all who turn back to God.

Manasseh the father of
This repetition of the genealogical phrase reinforces the continuity of God's plan through successive generations. It highlights the importance of legacy and the impact of one's life on future descendants. The inclusion of both righteous and unrighteous kings in the genealogy demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to work through all circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

Amon
Amon, whose name means "faithful" or "trustworthy," was a king of Judah who followed in the sinful footsteps of his father Manasseh's early reign. His short reign was characterized by idolatry and a lack of faithfulness to God. Amon's life serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of turning away from God and the importance of maintaining a steadfast commitment to Him.

Amon the father of
This phrase continues the genealogical record, emphasizing the unbroken line leading to the Messiah. It serves as a reminder that God's purposes are not thwarted by human failure. Despite Amon's unfaithfulness, God's plan continued through his lineage, demonstrating His grace and sovereignty.

Josiah
Josiah, whose name means "Yahweh supports," was a king of Judah known for his remarkable reforms and return to the worship of Yahweh. His reign was marked by a rediscovery of the Law and a passionate commitment to following God's commands. Josiah's life exemplifies the power of revival and the impact of godly leadership. His account inspires believers to seek God's truth and to lead others in righteousness, trusting in God's support and guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Hezekiah
Ἑζεκίας (Hezekias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1478: Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, father of Manasseh, and king of Judah (727-686 [?] B.C.). Of Hebrew origin; Ezekias, an Israelite.

was the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Manasseh,
Μανασσῆ (Manassē)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3128: Of Hebrew origin; Mannasses, an Israelite.

Manasseh
Μανασσῆς (Manassēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3128: Of Hebrew origin; Mannasses, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Amos,
Ἀμώς (Amōs)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 301: Amos, son of Manasseh and father of Josiah, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Amos, an Israelite.

Amos
Ἀμὼς (Amōs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 301: Amos, son of Manasseh and father of Josiah, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Amos, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Josiah,
Ἰωσίαν (Iōsian)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2502: (Hebrew), Josiah, king of Judah. Of Hebrew origin; Josias, an Israelite.


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