Matthew 1 is a powerful chapter that sets the stage for the incredible story of jesus christ.

He is the promised messiah, the promised king.

Thus there were fourteen generations.

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How are the two genealogies of jesus christ different?

As we examine the names in the genealogy, we discover that they are not merely a list of ancestors, but a fulfillment.

Webin this place it means a descendant of david;

Webafter giving jesus's genealogy in the first chapter, matthew goes on to point out the number of generations between significant events:

It begins with a genealogy tracing jesus’ lineage back.

Webjesus’ genealogy is given in two places in scripture:

1 this is the genealogy[a] of jesus the messiah[b] the son of david, the son of abraham:

It was important to trace the genealogy of jesus up to david, because the promise had been.

Webthis introduction and overview to the gospel of matthew helpfully includes a discussion of jesus' genealogy:

The genealogy of jesus the messiah.

Or one who was of the family of david.

Matthew traces the genealogy from jesus to abraham.

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