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Luke 3:25

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 3:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Amos, the [son] of Nahum, the [son] of Esli, the [son] of Naggai,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Amos, the [son] of Nahum, the [son] of Esli, the [son] of Naggai,
Luke 3:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
23And Jesus himself, when he began [to teach], was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the [son] of Heli,
24the [son] of Matthat, the [son] of Levi, the [son] of Melchi, the [son] of Jannai, the [son] of Joseph,
25the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Amos, the [son] of Nahum, the [son] of Esli, the [son] of Naggai,
26the [son] of Maath, the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Semein, the [son] of Josech, the [son] of Joda,
27the [son] of Joanan, the [son] of Rhesa, the [son] of Zerubbabel, the [son] of Shealtiel, the [son] of Neri,
28the [son] of Melchi, the [son] of Addi, the [son] of Cosam, the [son] of Elmadam, the [son] of Er,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Which was the son of Mattathias, etc.] Surnamed Siloah, by the same Philo, who governed ten years: which was the son of Amos; whose surname, according to the same author, was Sirag; or, as some, Syrach, or Shyrach, who governed fourteen years: which was the son of Naum; who was called Mesalut, or Maslot, who governed seven years: which was the son of Esli; or Eli, surnamed Haggai, who governed eight years; which was the son of Nagge: with Philo he is called Nagid Artasat, or Artaxat, and said to govern ten years.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See, on this genealogy, the notes at Matthew 1:1-16. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 3". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-3.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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