Luke 3:31
Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 5:14
Historical context
2 Samuel 5:14 lists Nathan among David's sons born in Jerusalem — Luke's genealogy traces Jesus through this Nathan, not Solomon.
1 Chronicles 3:5
Historical context
1 Chronicles 3:5 also names Nathan as a son of David born in Jerusalem — confirming the lineage Luke uses for Jesus.
1 Chronicles 14:4
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 14:4, Nathan is listed among David's sons born in Jerusalem, confirming this genealogical link.
Zechariah 12:12
Historical context
In Zechariah 12:12, the house of Nathan is a distinct Davidic line, showing Nathan's place in Israel's tribal identity.
Ruth 4:22
Historical context
Ruth 4:22 traces David's ancestry from Obed; David is the father of Nathan in Luke 3:31, linking the genealogies.
1 Samuel 17:12
Historical context
1 Samuel 17:12 introduces Jesse as David's father; David is the father of Nathan in Luke 3:31, connecting the lineage.