Shealtiel Σαλαθιήλ
Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Who is Shealtiel in the Bible?
Shealtiel is an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke's genealogy of Jesus Christ (Luke 3:27), identified as the son of Neri and part of the direct line leading to Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. He appears in Luke's record of Jesus' lineage, which traces back through the Davidic line to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' human ancestry and connection to the royal house of David. While the Bible provides no additional details about Shealtiel's personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in this genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises and demonstrates how Jesus fulfilled the messianic prophecies concerning a descendant of David.
Biography
Shealtiel, mentioned in Luk.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.
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In Scripture
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- Luke 3:27
"the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Σαλαθιήλ |