Matthew 1:15 lists part of Jesus’ genealogy, stating that Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar was the father of Matthan, and Matthan was the father of Jacob. This verse continues the family line that leads to Jesus, showing his ancestral connection through generations.
Matthew, writing to a Jewish audience, is carefully tracing Jesus’ lineage to establish his rightful place in Jewish history and prophecy. This verse is one link in a longer chain, connecting Jesus to the promises made to Israel’s ancestors and emphasizing the continuity of God’s plan through specific people and families.