person · lineage of Jesus Jesus Central figure of the New Testament: Messiah, Son of God, crucified and risen Lord. person · lineage of Jesus Abraham Patriarch called by God and recipient of covenant promises concerning family, land, and blessing. person · lineage of Jesus Isaac Son promised to Abraham and Sarah; father of Jacob and Esau. person · lineage of Jesus Jacob Son of Isaac; father of the twelve sons whose families became the tribes of Israel. person · lineage of Jesus Judah Son of Jacob whose family line becomes central to the royal and messianic storyline. person · lineage of Jesus Tamar Woman in Judah's family whose story exposes injustice and becomes part of Matthew's genealogy of Jesus. person · lineage of Jesus Rahab Woman of Jericho who protected Israelite spies, confessed faith in Israel's God, and entered Israel's covenant community. person · lineage of Jesus Ruth Moabite widow whose loyal faith and covenant commitment brought her into the family of Israel and the line of David. person · lineage of Jesus David Shepherd, king, psalmist, and key figure in the royal promise that the New Testament connects to Jesus. person · lineage of Jesus Solomon Son of David and Bathsheba; king associated with wisdom and the building of the first temple. person · lineage of Jesus Hezekiah King of Judah remembered for reform, trust during Assyrian threat, and a later episode of pride. person · lineage of Jesus Manasseh King of Judah whose reign is condemned for grave idolatry; Chronicles also records later humbling and repentance. person · lineage of Jesus Josiah King of Judah known for covenant reform after the Book of the Law was found. person · lineage of Jesus Zerubbabel Post-exilic governor associated with rebuilding the temple after the return from Babylon. person · connected to Jesus Joseph (son of Jacob) Son of Jacob and Rachel whose story in Genesis moves through betrayal, slavery, false accusation, leadership in Egypt, and reconciliation with his brothers. person · lineage of Jesus Joseph Husband of Mary and legal father of Jesus, described by Matthew as righteous. person · lineage of Jesus Mary Mother of Jesus, remembered for faith, worship, courage, and presence in the story from incarnation to the early church. person Moses Deliverer and covenant mediator central to the Exodus and Torah. Study notes you can trust LM Bible keeps Scripture clearly separate from added study help. When a note discusses history, archaeology, or a reconstructed setting, we identify that clearly. Assemblies of God perspectives are also identified and connected back to Scripture, with links to official AG resources for deeper reading.
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