Matthew 1:8 nasb — Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

NASB

"Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah."

— Matthew 1:8, NASB

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Matthew 1 — Context

5

Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse.

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Jesse was the father of David the king. David was the father of Solomon by Bathsheba who had been the wife of Uriah.

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Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.

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Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

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Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.

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Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah.

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

Matthew 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 1:8 say?
Matthew 1:8 in the NASB reads: “Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.”
Where is Matthew 1:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:8 in?
Matthew 1:8 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 1:8?
Matthew 1:8 reads (NASB): “Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.” 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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