Son of Zerubbabel, ancestor of Jesus
Rhesa
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:27.
ῬησάRhesa
The name means “will; course.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Zerubbabel
- Children
- Joanan
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Rhesa Written by AI
Rhesa is mentioned in Luke 3:27 as the son of Zerubbabel and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. He appears in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke, which traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam through his mother, Mary. Zerubbabel, Rhesa's father, was a significant figure in Jewish history, as he led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 3:2). The name Rhesa is not mentioned in the Old Testament, and little is known about him apart from his inclusion in Jesus' genealogy. His presence in the genealogy serves to bridge the gap between the well-known figure of Zerubbabel and the subsequent generations leading up to Jesus. The inclusion of Rhesa in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage in Jewish culture and the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations, ultimately leading to the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Affection, son of Zorobabel, mentioned in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:27).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.