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

MATTHEW 1:12KJV
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Matthew 1:12 (KJV)

What does Matthew 1:12 mean?

Matthew 1:12 lists part of Jesus’ family line, stating that after the people were taken to Babylon, Jechonias became the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel became the father of Zorobabel. This verse is part of Matthew’s genealogy, tracing Jesus’ ancestry through key figures after the exile.

Matthew is writing to show Jesus’ legal lineage, especially through the period when the Jewish people were exiled in Babylon. By naming Jechonias, Salathiel, and Zorobabel, Matthew connects Jesus’ family to the time of exile and return, highlighting continuity through a difficult chapter in Israel’s history. This helps readers see Jesus as part of the ongoing story of God’s people, even during times of national crisis.

Where else these words appear

“Jechonias” Greek G2423 · used in 2 verses

  • Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

“Salathiel” Greek G4528 · used in 2 verses

  • Luke 3:27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,

“brought” Greek G3350 · used in 3 verses

  • Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
  • Matthew 1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

“Zorobabel” Greek G2216 · used in 3 verses

  • Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
  • Luke 3:27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,