Esli Ἐσλί
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Esli in the Bible?
Esli was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:25. He was the son of Naggai and the father of Nahum, serving as part of the vital lineage that connected Jesus to King David through Nathan, David's son. Though Esli himself is not described in detail elsewhere in Scripture, his inclusion in Luke's genealogy underscores the importance of Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and demonstrates the careful historical record the Gospel writer maintained. His significance lies in his role within the chain of generations that established Jesus as the promised Messiah descending from David's house.
Biography
Esli is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in Luk.3.25. He was the son of Naggai and the father of Nahum. Esli was part of the lineage traced from David to Jesus through Nathan, David's son.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:25
"the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἐσλί |