Son of Eleazar and father of Jacob (who was father of Joseph, husband of Mary), listed in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. Matthan is among the final links in the genealogical chain connecting King David to Jesus Christ. Living just two generations before Joseph, he represents the culmination of centuries of God’s providential care over the messianic lineage.
Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,Matthew 1:15 · Berean Standard Bible
Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
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Matthan is generation 61 of the 64 Scripture traces from Adam to Jesus, following Achim → Eliud → Eleazar, and followed by Jacob → Joseph → Jesus. See the whole line.
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