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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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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 1:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 1:6
The word “King” with “David” would evoke profound nostalgia and arouse eschatological hope in first-century Jews. Matthew thus makes the royal them…
John Calvin
On Matthew 1:6
16th Century
Theologian
Begat David the King In this genealogy, the designation of King is bestowed on David alone, because in his person God exhibited a…
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John Gill
On Matthew 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesse begat David the king
The descent of the Messiah runs in the line of David, the youngest of Jesse's sons, w…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 1:1–17
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 1:2–6
13th Century
Philosopher
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…