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Jesse became the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah.
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The Royal Title
Commentators note that Matthew specifically calls David "the king." This isn't just a historical detail. It emphasizes that Jesus is the rightful heir to the royal throne promised to David's line, fulfilling God's covenant and pointing to Jesus as the ultimate "King Messiah."
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19th Century
Anglican
The wife of Urias—Once again, a woman who played a memorable part in Israel's history is mentioned. Since this is the last such na…
Baptist
Well may our hearts melt at the memory of David and Bathsheba! The fruit of their unholy union died, but after repentance, she who “had been the wi…
The word “King” with “David” would evoke profound nostalgia and arouse eschatological hope in first-century Jews. Matthew thus makes the royal them…
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16th Century
Protestant
Begat David the King In this genealogy, the designation of King is bestowed on David alone, because in his person God exhibited a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesse begat David the king The descent of the Messiah runs in the line of David, the youngest of Jesse's sons, w…
Presbyterian
Concerning this genealogy of our Saviour, observe the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy. It is not a vainglorious one, as those of gr…
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13th Century
Catholic
Having presented the title, His genealogical lineage is traced here. It is divided into three parts, according to the three series of fourteen by w…
