Eliakim Ἐλιακείμ
Ancestor of Jesus in Matthew's genealogy
Who is Eliakim in the Bible?
Eliakim was an ancestor of Jesus listed in Matthew's genealogy, appearing as the son of Abiud and father of Azor (Matthew 1:13). He lived during the post-exile period and is part of the third group of fourteen generations that Matthew traces from the Babylonian exile to Jesus' birth. Though little is known about Eliakim's individual life, his inclusion in Matthew's genealogy underscores Jesus' royal lineage through his legal father Joseph, connecting Jesus to the line of King David and establishing his credentials as the promised Messiah.
Biography
Eliakim is mentioned twice in Mat.1.13 in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Abiud and the father of Azor. Eliakim is listed in the third set of fourteen generations, spanning from the time after the Babylonian exile to the birth of Jesus. The genealogy in Matthew's Gospel traces Jesus' lineage through his legal father, Joseph, emphasizing his royal descent from King David.
Family
In Scripture
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- Matthew 1:13
"Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἐλιακείμ |