Matthew 1:7-8 The Birth of Jesus and the Visit of the Magi

7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam,
Rehoboam the father of Abijah,
Abijah the father of Asa,

8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat,
Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram,
Jehoram the father of Uzziah,

Meaning of Matthew 1:7-8

Matthew 1:7, as part of Jesus' genealogy, highlights God's unwavering faithfulness through generations. By tracing Christ's lineage through historical figures like Solomon and Rehoboam, it assures us of God's meticulous planning and the fulfillment of His promises, embodying divine intentionality in humanity's redemption.

Cross References for Matthew 1:7-8

2 Chronicles 13:7 - Some worthless scoundrels gathered around him and opposed Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was y... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7

2 Chronicles 10:1 - Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 10:1

1 Kings 11:43 - Then he rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father. And Rehoboam hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:43 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:43

2 Chronicles 9:31 - Then he rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father. And Rehoboam hi... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:31 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:31

1 Kings 14:31 - And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. His mother’... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:31 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:31

2 Chronicles 12:1 - Shishak Attacks Jerusalem After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become s... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 12:1 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 12:1

2 Chronicles 12:16 - Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And Abijah his son succee... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 12:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 12:16

2 Chronicles 11:20 - Then he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, who bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:20 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:20

2 Chronicles 14:1-15 - And Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. Asa his son succeeded h... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

1 Kings 11:43-24 - Then he rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father. And Rehoboam hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:43-24 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:43-24

1 Kings 15:8-23 - And Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And Asa his son succeed... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:8-23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:8-23

1 Chronicles 3:10-14 - The Kings of Judah Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:10-14 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:10-14