Matthew 1:12

And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 22:24 again names Coniah (Jeconiah), whose son Shealtiel is mentioned in Matthew 1:12.

Luke 3:27 Parallel

Luke 3:27 also lists Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel in Jesus' genealogy, offering a parallel but different lineage from Matthew.

Haggai 2:23 Allusion

Haggai 2:23 prophesies that Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel will be like a signet ring, highlighting his messianic significance in Jesus' ancestry.

Haggai 2:2 Historical context

Haggai 2:2 again names Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel as governor, reinforcing his identity from Matthew's genealogy.

Haggai 1:14 Historical context

Haggai 1:14 describes how God stirred Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel to work on the temple, validating his place in Jesus' lineage.

Haggai 1:12 Historical context

Haggai 1:12 records Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel obeying God's message, linking Matthew's genealogical figure to prophetic history.

Haggai 1:1 Historical context

Haggai 1:1 addresses Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel as governor, showing his role in the post-exilic community from Matthew's line.

Jeremiah 22:28 laments Coniah and his children being cast out, contrasting with Matthew's genealogy that shows his line continuing to the Messiah.

Nehemiah 12:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:1 lists Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel among those who returned from exile, adding historical context to Matthew's genealogy.

Ezra 5:2 Parallel

Ezra 5:2 shows Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel leading the temple rebuild, confirming the genealogy link to the post-exilic leader.

Ezra 3:2 Parallel

Ezra 3:2 mentions Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, directly matching Matthew 1:12's link between Shealtiel and Zerubbabel.

1 Chronicles 3:19-24 continues the line with Zerubbabel's descendants, confirming the genealogy in Matthew.

1 Chronicles 3:17 lists Shealtiel as son of Jeconiah, exactly matching Matthew 1:12's genealogy.

2 Kings 24:8 Historical context

2 Kings 24:8 introduces Jehoiachin (Jeconiah) as king, explaining the figure whose deportation begins Matthew's post-exilic genealogy.

Nehemiah 7:7 Historical context

In Nehemiah 7:7, Zerubbabel is again listed among returnees, reinforcing the historical basis for Matthew's genealogy.

Jeremiah 22:30 Prophetic fulfillment

In Jeremiah 22:30, a prophecy declares Jeconiah's descendants will not sit on David's throne, creating tension that Matthew's genealogy addresses.

Ezra 2:2 Historical context

In Ezra 2:2, Zerubbabel is named as leader of the returning exiles, directly confirming his place in Matthew's genealogy.

2 Kings 25:27 Historical context

2 Kings 25:27 records Jehoiachin's release from prison, providing historical background for his life after deportation in Matthew 1:12.