Matthew 1:9
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists a series of fathers and sons in Jesus' family tree from the Old Testament period. It states that Ozias was the father of Joatham, who then became the father of Achaz, and finally Achaz was the father of Ezekias.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where each player passes a ball to their friend. In this case, Ozias passed the 'family baton' to his son Joatham, who then passed it to his son Achaz, and Achaz passed it on to his son Ezekias. This is how Jesus' family tree works!
Historical Background
The verse was written by Matthew, a disciple of Jesus and author of the Gospel of Matthew. It appears in the genealogy of Jesus recorded at the beginning of Matthew's gospel. The original audience included both Jewish converts to Christianity and Gentile Christians who needed to understand their connection to the Old Testament lineage.
Living It Out Today
Just as these ancestors played a role in preparing for the birth of Jesus, we can also play our part in our families and communities by being good examples and passing on values to future generations. For instance, a parent might instill values like honesty or kindness in their child, contributing positively to the next generation.