Commentators note that the names in this part of the genealogy, like Abiud, Eliakim, and Azor, are largely unknown. After the glory of David and Solomon, Jesus's lineage faded into obscurity. This highlights Christ's humility. He came not as a prince from a powerful ruling family, but as 'a root out of dry ground,' identifying with the common and lowly, making him the King for all people.