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New International Version
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

New Living Translation
After the Babylonian exile: Jehoiachin was the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel.

English Standard Version
And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Berean Standard Bible
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Berean Literal Bible
And after the carrying away to Babylon: Jechoniah begat Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel,

King James Bible
And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

New King James Version
And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel.

New American Standard Bible
After the deportation to Babylon: Jeconiah fathered Shealtiel, and Shealtiel fathered Zerubbabel.

NASB 1995
After the deportation to Babylon: Jeconiah became the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel.

NASB 1977
And after the deportation to Babylon, to Jeconiah was born Shealtiel; and to Shealtiel, Zerubbabel;

Legacy Standard Bible
And after the deportation to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel.

Amplified Bible
After the deportation to Babylon: Jeconiah became the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel.

Christian Standard Bible
After the exile to Babylon Jeconiah fathered Shealtiel, Shealtiel fathered Zerubbabel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then after the exile to Babylon Jechoniah fathered Shealtiel, Shealtiel fathered Zerubbabel,

American Standard Version
And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;

English Revised Version
And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After the exile to Babylon, [Jechoniah] became the father of Shealtiel. [Shealtiel] was the father of Zerubbabel,

International Standard Version
After the deportation to Babylon, Jechoniah fathered Salathiel, Salathiel fathered Zerubbabel,

Majority Standard Bible
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

NET Bible
After the deportation to Babylon, Jeconiah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

New Heart English Bible
And after the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Webster's Bible Translation
And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Weymouth New Testament
After the Removal to Babylon Jeconiah had a son Shealtiel; Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel;

World English Bible
After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after the Babylonian removal, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel,

Berean Literal Bible
And after the carrying away to Babylon: Jechoniah begat Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel,

Young's Literal Translation
And after the Babylonian removal, Jeconiah begat Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And after the transferring of Babylon Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after the transmigration of Babylon, Jechonias begot Salathiel. And Salathiel begot Zorobabel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after the transmigration of Babylon, Jechoniah conceived Shealtiel. And Shealtiel conceived Zerubbabel.

New American Bible
After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

New Revised Standard Version
And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel the father of Zerubbabel,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And after the captivity of Babylon, Jechoniah begot Shealtiel; Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
After the captivity of Babel, Jokania begot Shelathiel, Shelathiel begot Zorubabel.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And after the removal to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel: Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel:

Godbey New Testament
And after the captivity of Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorababbel;

Haweis New Testament
and after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,

Mace New Testament
and after their transmigration to Babylon, Jechonias was father of Salathiel, Salathiel father of Zorobabel.

Weymouth New Testament
After the Removal to Babylon Jeconiah had a son Shealtiel; Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel;

Worrell New Testament
and, after the removal to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zerubbabel;

Worsley New Testament
And after the captivity of Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
…11and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. 12After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.…
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Cross References
1 Chronicles 3:17-19
The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, / Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. / The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,

Ezra 3:2
Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.

Haggai 1:1
In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating

Zechariah 6:11
Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.

Jeremiah 22:24-30
“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. / In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. / I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die. ...

2 Kings 24:15-16
Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle.

2 Chronicles 36:10
In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Matthew 1:11
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Matthew 1:13
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.

1 Chronicles 3:16
The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah.

2 Kings 24:12
Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive.

2 Kings 25:27-30
On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Jechonias.

2 Kings 25:27
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

Jehoiachin.

1 Chronicles 3:17,19-24
And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, …

Jeconiah.

Jeremiah 22:24,28
As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence; …

Coniah.

Ezra 3:2
Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God.

Ezra 5:2
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Shealtiel, Zerubbabel.

Luke 3:27
Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,

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Berean Study Bible
After the exile to Babylon
This phrase marks a significant turning point in Jewish history. The Babylonian exile, which occurred in 586 BC, was a period of profound loss and transformation for the Israelites. The Hebrew term for exile, "galut," implies not just physical displacement but also a spiritual and cultural dislocation. The exile was a divine judgment for the Israelites' persistent idolatry and disobedience, as prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets. However, it also became a time of reflection and renewal, leading to a deeper understanding of God's covenant and the eventual return to Jerusalem under Persian rule.

Jeconiah
Also known as Jehoiachin, Jeconiah was a king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. His name in Hebrew, "Yekonyah," means "Yahweh will establish," which is ironic given his downfall. Despite his captivity, Jeconiah's lineage continued, as evidenced by his mention in the genealogy of Jesus. This highlights God's faithfulness in preserving the Davidic line, even through apparent failure and judgment.

was the father of Shealtiel
The phrase indicates the continuation of the Davidic line through Jeconiah's son, Shealtiel. The name Shealtiel means "I have asked of God" in Hebrew, suggesting a sense of hope and divine intervention. Although the historical records of Shealtiel's life are sparse, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of each link in the chain leading to the Messiah. It serves as a reminder that God's plans often unfold through ordinary, seemingly insignificant individuals.

and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel is a pivotal figure in the post-exilic period. His name means "seed of Babylon," reflecting his birth during the exile. As a leader of the first group of Jews returning to Jerusalem, Zerubbabel played a crucial role in rebuilding the temple, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Haggai. His leadership symbolizes the restoration of worship and the renewal of the covenant relationship with God. Zerubbabel's presence in the genealogy of Jesus highlights the theme of redemption and the fulfillment of God's promises, as he is seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate restoration brought by Jesus.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(12) Jechonias begat Salathiel.--We come here into a cluster of genealogical difficulties. (1) The natural impression left by Jeremiah 22:30 is that Coniah (or Jechonias) died childless, or, at least, left no descendants who came to rule as Zerubbabel did; (2) In the genealogy given by St. Luke (Luke 3:27), Salathiel is named as the son of Neri; (3) In 1Chronicles 3:17-19, Salathiel is the son of Assir, the son of Jeconiah, and Zerubbabel the son of Pedaiah, the brother of Salathiel. It is not easy to see our way through these difficulties; but the most probable solution is that Assir was the only son of Jeconiah, and died without issue before his father; that the line of Solomon thus came to an end, and that the descendants of Nathan, another son of David, took their place in the succession, and were reckoned, as by adoption, as the sons of the last survivor of the other line. The practice is, it may be noted, analogous to that which prevails among Indian princes, and in other Eastern nations. (Comp. Note on Luke 3:23-38.)

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 12. - Jechonias begat Salathiel ( Sheal-tiel, Revised Version). From Jeremiah 22:30 it has sometimes been thought that Jechoniah died childless, though the preceding context, which speaks of him and his seed, seems hardly to warrant the supposition; but clearly the words of the prophet there imply that none of his descendants should attain to a position such as was held by Zerubbabel, and that his family should soon come to an end. If we look at the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3:17 we find Assir mentioned as the son of Jechoniah (cf., however, Revised Version, "Jeconiah the captive"), and Salathiel as his son; and in the next verse Pedaiah, a brother of Salathiel, is named as father of Zerubbabel. By St. Luke (Luke 3:27) Salathiel is called the son of Neri, and in Ezra 3:2; Ezra 5:2; and Haggai 1:1 Zerubbabel is called the son of Shealtiel. These are all the details we have, and to decide on how they are related to each other is very difficult. We may, perhaps, be right in supposing that Pedaiah, the brother of Shealtiel, having died, his son Zerubbabel was adopted by Shealtiel. We must then suppose that, the royal line through Solomon having ended, and Jechoniah's only child, Assir (if he ever existed, vide supra) , having left no issue, the line of David is taken up through the family of the other son, Nathan, and that from him descended Neri, the father of Shealtiel, who takes the place of Jechoniah's issue, which has altogether failed.

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Greek
After
Μετὰ (Meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

exile
μετοικεσίαν (metoikesian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3350: From a derivative of a compound of meta and oikos; a change of abode, i.e., expatriation.

to Babylon:
Βαβυλῶνος (Babylōnos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 897: Of Hebrew origin; Babylon, the capitol of Chaldaea (as a type of tyranny).

Jeconiah
Ἰεχονίας (Iechonias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2423: (Hebrew), Jechoniah, son of Josiah and father of Salathiel. Of Hebrew origin; Jechonias, an Israelite.

was the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Shealtiel,
Σαλαθιήλ (Salathiēl)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4528: Salathiel, son of Jechoniah. Of Hebrew origin; Salathiel, an Israelite.

Shealtiel
Σαλαθιὴλ (Salathiēl)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4528: Salathiel, son of Jechoniah. Of Hebrew origin; Salathiel, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Zerubbabel,
Ζοροβαβέλ (Zorobabel)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of Abiud and Rhesa. Of Hebrew origin; Zorobabel, an Israelite.


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