Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Shealtiel
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:27.
ΣαλαθιήλShealtiel
The name means “same as Salathiel.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Neri
- Children
- Zerubbabel
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Shealtiel Written by AI
Shealtiel, mentioned in Luke 3:27, is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded by Luke. He is identified as the son of Neri and an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, highlighting His human ancestry and connection to the Davidic line. The inclusion of Shealtiel in this genealogy emphasizes the continuity of God's plan and the fulfillment of the messianic promises through Jesus. However, the text does not provide any further details about Shealtiel's life or his specific role in the lineage. The mention of his name serves to establish the historical and genealogical context for Jesus' birth and to affirm His descent from David, as prophesied in the Old Testament.
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
This entry is on the name Shealtiel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Asked for of God, father of Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:2, 8; Neh. 12:1).
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.