Matthew 1:9 akjv — And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias;

American King James Version

"And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias; "

— Matthew 1:9, American King James Version

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Matthew 1 — Context

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And Jesse was the father of David the king; and David the king was the father of Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

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And Solomon was the father of Roboam; and Roboam was the father of Abia; and Abia was the father of Asa;

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And Asa was the father of Josaphat; and Josaphat was the father of Joram; and Joram was the father of Ozias;

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And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias;

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And Ezekias was the father of Manasses; and Manasses was the father of Amon; and Amon was the father of Josias;

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And Josias was the father of Jechonias and his brothers, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

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And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias was the father of Salathiel; and Salathiel was the father of Zorobabel;

Matthew 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:9 say?
Matthew 1:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias; ”
Where is Matthew 1:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:9 in?
Matthew 1:9 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 1:9?
Matthew 1:9 reads (AKJV): “And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias; ” 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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