King James Bible
"Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,"
This portion continues Luke's genealogy of Jesus, tracing through lesser-known ancestors. These names represent post-exilic Jewish figures, bridging the gap between the return from Babylon and the New Testament era. Matthat and Levi are common Jewish names reflecting the continuation of traditional Hebrew naming patterns. Luke's inclusion of these ordinary individuals emphasizes Jesus' genuine human lineage and connection to the Jewish people throughout their history.