The genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke reflect different theological emphases and audiences, affirming his Messianic identity legally and biologically.
From Which of David’s Sons Was Jesus Descended? Reconciling Matthew 1:6 and Luke 3:31
NTTC MATTHEW 1:6: Is “the King” mentioned once or twice in reference to David in the original?
“The King” in the earliest manuscripts (𝔓1 א B) was only mentioned once in reference to David’s being mentioned twice (“Jesse became the father of David the king. And David became the father of Solomon”). It was ...
