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John Gill's Exposition on Matthew 1:9

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Ozias begat Joatham, etc.] Called Jotham, (<121507>2 Kings 15:7) him Ozias begat of Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok, (<121533>2 Kings 15:33). And Joatham begat Achaz, or Ahaz, (<121538>2 Kings 15:38) to him the sign was given, and the famous prophecy of the Messiah, (<230714>Isaiah 7:14). And Achaz begat Ezekias, or Hezekiah, (<121620>2 Kings 16:20) him Ahaz begat of Abi, the daughter of Zachariah, (<121802>2 Kings 18:2). He was a very religious king, and had that singular favour from God to have fifteen years added to his days, (<233805>Isaiah 38:5).
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