And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

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Matthew 1:9 (KJV)

What does Matthew 1:9 mean?

Matthew 1:9 lists part of Jesus’ family line, saying that Ozias was the father of Joatham, Joatham was the father of Achaz, and Achaz was the father of Ezekias. This verse is one link in the genealogy that traces Jesus’ ancestry through the kings of Judah.

Matthew is writing to show Jesus’ legal descent from David, which was important for his Jewish audience. By naming these specific ancestors—who were all kings in the Old Testament—Matthew connects Jesus to the royal line and to God’s promises about a coming Messiah from David’s family.

Why Matthew 1:9 matters

  • Matthew 1:9 helps clarify that Jesus’ ancestry includes well-known kings, grounding his claim to the title “Son of David” and fulfilling Old Testament expectations about the Messiah’s lineage.
  • This verse is part of a carefully structured genealogy, showing that Jesus’ story is rooted in real history and specific people, not just legend or myth.
  • By including both faithful and flawed kings, Matthew’s genealogy highlights that God’s plan works through all kinds of people and situations, not just perfect ones.

Where else these words appear

“Ozias” Greek G3604 · used in 2 verses

  • Matthew 1:8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

“Ezekias” Greek G1478 · used in 2 verses

  • Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

“begat” Greek G1080 · used in 65 verses

  • Matthew 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
  • Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
  • Acts 7:29 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.