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Matthew 1:6 Cross-References

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And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

Matthew 1:6 (KJV)

Historical Context for Matthew 1:6

People Mentioned

J
Jessefather of David (RUT 4:17)
D
Davidson of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3)
S
Solomonson of David (2SA 5:14)
B
Bathshebadaughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah (2SA 11:3)
U
Uriahthe Hittite (2SA 11:3), thirty-seventh of "the thirty" of David's men (2SA 23:39)

Commentary on Matthew 1:6

The mention of Ruth the Moabitess emphasizes God's sovereign grace extending beyond ethnic Israel to include Gentiles in the messianic line. Ruth's inclusion prefigures the gospel going to all nations. Her account demonstrates the doctrine of adoption—she was grafted into God's covenant people through faith and covenant loyalty (hesed).

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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