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Matthew 23:35 Cross-References

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That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Matthew 23:35 (KJV)

Historical Context for Matthew 23:35

People Mentioned

A
Abelson of Adam(GEN 4:2), first person murdered (GEN 4:8)
Z
Zechariah2CH 26:5, the prophet (EZR 5:1) of the book of Zechariah, who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:2)
B
Berechiahfather of Zechariah the prophet (ZEC 1:1)

Commentary on Matthew 23:35

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth (ὅπως ἔλθῃ ἐφ' ὑμᾶς πᾶν αἷμα δίκαιον ἐκχυννόμενον)—hopōs indicates purpose or result. This generation's sin would bring accumulated judgment for all prophetic martyrdoms. From... Abel unto... Zacharias spans biblical history from Genesis 4:8 to 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 (last book in Hebrew Bible order). "Abel to Zechariah" equals our "Genesis to Revelation"—the entirety of redemptive history's martyrs.Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar—this Zechariah said, "Why transgress ye the commandments ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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