John Gill Commentary Luke 3:25

John Gill Commentary

Luke 3:25

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Luke 3:25

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Amos, the [son] of Nahum, the [son] of Esli, the [son] of Naggai," — Luke 3:25 (ASV)

Which was the son of Mattathias
Surnamed Siloah, by the same Philo, who governed ten years:

which was the son of Amos ;
whose surname, according to the same author, was Sirag; or, as some, Syrach, or Shyrach, who governed fourteen years:

which was the son of Naum ;
who was called Mesalut, or Maslot, who governed seven years:

which was the son of Esli ;
or Eli, surnamed Haggai, who governed eight years;

which was the son of Nagge :
with Philo he is called Nagid Artasat, or Artaxat, and said to govern ten years.