King James Bible
"Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,"
This portion continues Luke's genealogy of Jesus, tracing through lesser-known ancestors. These names appear only in Luke's account, not Matthew's, highlighting Luke's distinct genealogical path through Mary's lineage rather than Joseph's legal line. The progression moves further back through Jewish history, with multiple individuals sharing common Hebrew names like Joseph and Juda (Judah). This repetition of names across generations reflects typical Jewish naming patterns honoring patriarchs and ancestors.