Matthew 1:14 net — Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,

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"Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,"

— Matthew 1:14, NET Bible

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Matthew 1 — Context

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and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.

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

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Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor,

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Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,

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Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,

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and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

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So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to Christ, fourteen generations.

Matthew 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:14 say?
Matthew 1:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,”
Where is Matthew 1:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 1:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:14 in?
Matthew 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 1:14?
Matthew 1:14 reads (NET): “Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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