Matthew 1:2-3

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Abraham fathered^(a) Isaac,
Isaac fathered Jacob,
Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers,^(A)

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Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar,
Perez fathered Hezron,
Hezron fathered Aram,^(B)

a. Matthew 1:2: In vv. 2-16 either a son, as here, or a later descendant, as in v. 8

A. Matthew 1:2: Genesis 29:35; Psalm 14:7; Psalm 105:9; Matthew 8:11; Matthew 22:32

B. Matthew 1:3: Genesis 38:29-30; Genesis 46:12; Luke 3:33