Line of David
The royal descent from David, the family through which the promise of an everlasting throne runs.
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Abijah, King of Judah
King of Judah who defeated Jeroboam I and defended the Davidic covenant
The second king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who famously defeated Jeroboam I on Mount Zemaraim to reclaim territory for the Davidic line.
Abiud
Descendant of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Abiud was a descendant of King David and a member of the post-exilic royal line of Judah, appearing in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Absalom
Prince of Israel who led a major rebellion against his father King David
The third son of King David, Absalom was a charismatic prince who staged a major rebellion against his father and was ultimately killed in battle by Joab.
Achim
Ancestor of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Achim was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed in the post-exilic portion of the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.
Addi
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of David in the tribe of Judah, listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by the Gospel of Luke.
Adonijah, Son of David
Prince who attempted to usurp the throne of King David before Solomon's coronation
The fourth son of King David, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne of Israel during his father's final days, ultimately failing and meeting his execution under King Solomon.
Ahaz, King of Judah
King of Judah who practiced child sacrifice and replaced the Temple altar with a pagan design
The twelfth king of Judah, known for his catastrophic alliance with Assyria, widespread idolatry, and the desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy.
Ahaziah, King of Judah
King of Judah who was killed by Jehu during the purge of the house of Ahab
Ahaziah was the sixth king of Judah whose brief one-year reign was defined by his alliance with the house of Ahab and his violent death during Jehu’s purge of Israel.
Akkub, Son of Elioenai
Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage in the tribe of Judah
A member of the royal Davidic line of Judah during the Divided Monarchy and a son of Elioenai.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
Amaziah, King of Judah
King of Judah who defeated Edom but lost to Israel after turning to idolatry
The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah who conquered the Edomites but was later defeated and captured by King Jehoash of Israel after falling into idolatry.
Amnon, Firstborn Son of David
Firstborn son of David who violated his half-sister Tamar and was later murdered by Absalom
The firstborn son of King David, Amnon is primarily known for the violation of his half-sister Tamar, an act that triggered a bloody cycle of revenge within the royal family.
Amon, King of Judah
King of Judah who was assassinated by his servants after a two-year reign of idolatry
The fifteenth king of Judah whose brief, two-year reign was marked by extreme idolatry and ended in his assassination by his own officials.
Amos, Ancestor of Jesus
Judean ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy
A member of the Tribe of Judah identified in the Gospel of Luke as a direct paternal ancestor of Jesus Christ.
An Unnamed Ancestor in Jesus' Genealogy
Ancestor of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew
An unnamed biological link in the legal lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the generation of Matthan to that of Jacob.
An Unnamed Son of Jacob in Jesus' Genealogy
father of Joseph and son of Jacob in the genealogy of Jesus
A member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the Matthean genealogy as the son of Jacob and the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Anani
Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage
A descendant of King David and one of the seven sons of Elioenai, listed in the post-exilic royal genealogy of Judah.
Arnan
Descendant of David and grandson of Zerubbabel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah
A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, mentioned in the genealogical records of the Tribe of Judah.
Asa, King of Judah
King of Judah who removed idols and defeated the million-man Cushite army
The third king of the Kingdom of Judah who initiated significant religious reforms and reigned for forty-one years during the Divided Monarchy.
Attai, Son of Rehoboam
Prince of Judah and son of King Rehoboam and Maacah
Attai was a prince of the Kingdom of Judah, the son of King Rehoboam and his favorite queen, Maacah.
Azariah, Son of Jehoshaphat
Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat, Azariah was one of several brothers murdered by Jehoram during a bloody consolidation of the Judean throne.
Azariahu
Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who was tragically executed by his brother, King Jehoram, during the Divided Monarchy.
Azor
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Matthew
Azor was a descendant of King David and a significant link in the messianic lineage of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
Azrikam, Son of Neariah
Son of Neariah listed in the royal genealogy of Judah
Azrikam was a descendant of the royal line of David through the tribe of Judah, identified as one of the three sons of Neariah in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy.
Bariah
Descendant of David listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles
A descendant of King David through the line of Jeconiah and a son of Shemaiah within the tribe of Judah.
Basemath
Daughter of Solomon who married the governor of Naphtali
Basemath was a daughter of King Solomon and the wife of Ahimaaz, one of the twelve district governors in the United Monarchy.
Berechiah, Son of Zerubbabel
Son of Zerubbabel and member of the Davidic royal lineage
A descendant of the Davidic line and the third of five sons born to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah.
Chileab
Second son of King David and Abigail
Chileab was the second son of King David, born in Hebron to Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel during the United Monarchy.
Cosam
Ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy of Luke
Cosam was a descendant of King David through the line of Nathan and an ancestor of Jesus Christ according to the Lucan genealogy.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Delaiah, Son of Elioenai
Son of Elioenai and descendant of the Davidic line in the tribe of Judah
A descendant of the Davidic royal line through the tribe of Judah, Delaiah was one of the seven sons of Elioenai listed in the post-exilic genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
Eleazar, Son of Eliud
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Matthew
Eleazar was a member of the royal lineage of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the genealogy of Matthew.
Eliada, Son of David
son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy
Eliada was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, listed among the children of the United Monarchy period.
Eliakim, Son of Abiud
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew
A member of the royal tribe of Judah who appears in the lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the post-exilic line of Zerubbabel to the birth of the Messiah.
Eliakim, Son of Melea
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
Eliakim, son of Melea, was a member of the Tribe of Judah listed within the biological lineage of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Eliashib, Son of Elioenai
Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage
Eliashib was a descendant of the royal line of Judah and the son of Elioenai, mentioned in the genealogical records of the Davidic dynasty.
Eliezer, Ancestor of Jesus
ancestor of Jesus Christ appearing in the genealogy of Luke
A member of the tribe of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed in the Lucan genealogy between Jorim and Joshua.
Elioenai, Son of Neariah
Descendant of King David and father of seven sons in the tribe of Judah
A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, known for his large family of seven sons during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Eliphelet, Son of David
son of King David born in Jerusalem
Eliphelet was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed among the royal children in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.
Elishama, Son of David
Son of King David born in Jerusalem
A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy and listed among the royal descendants in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.
Elishua
Son of King David born in Jerusalem
A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the early years of the United Monarchy.
Eliud
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by the Gospel of Matthew
Eliud was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the post-exilic lineage recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
Elmadam
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of Judah through the line of Nathan, listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Elpelet
Son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy
Elpelet was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed among the royal children in the Davidic genealogies.
Er, Ancestor of Jesus
Ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
Er was a descendant of the tribe of Judah who appears in the Lucan genealogy as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Esli
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
Esli is an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy, positioned between his father Naggai and his son Nahum.
Hananiah, Son of Zerubbabel
Davidic descendant and son of Zerubbabel the governor
Hananiah was a descendant of the royal line of David and a son of Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah during the restoration of the Jewish people after the exile.
Hasadiah
Son of Zerubbabel who preserved the Davidic lineage after the Babylonian exile
Hasadiah was a son of Zerubbabel and a member of the royal Davidic line in the tribe of Judah during the late Divided Monarchy and early restoration era.
Hashubah
Son of Zerubbabel and descendant of the Davidic royal line
A descendant of the Davidic royal line and a son of Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah during the transition from the Divided Monarchy to the Post-Exilic period.
Hattush, Descendant of David
Descendant of King David listed in the chronicles of the Tribe of Judah
Hattush was a member of the royal Davidic line through the lineage of Shemaiah, mentioned in the genealogical records of the Tribe of Judah during the Divided Monarchy.
Heli
Grandfather of Jesus who establishes the biological Davidic lineage in the Gospel of Luke
A member of the tribe of Judah and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed as the father of Joseph or the maternal grandfather of Jesus in the Lucan genealogy.
Hezekiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who reformed the Temple and survived the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem
The 13th king of Judah, known for his sweeping religious reforms, the miraculous defense of Jerusalem against Assyria, and his restoration of the Passover.
Hizkiah
Son of Neariah and descendant of King David in the post-exilic genealogy
Hizkiah was a descendant of King David and a member of the post-exilic royal lineage of Judah, mentioned as one of the three sons of Neariah.
Hodaviah, Son of Elioenai
Firstborn son of Elioenai in the Davidic royal lineage
Hodaviah was a royal descendant of the Davidic line within the Tribe of Judah, listed as the first of seven sons born to Elioenai during the Divided Monarchy.
Hoshama
Prince of the house of David and son of Shealtiel listed in the royal genealogy
A prince of the house of David and descendant of King Jehoiachin during the period of the Divided Monarchy and the Babylonian exile.
Ibhar
Son of King David born in Jerusalem
Ibhar was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the era of the United Monarchy.
Igal, Descendant of David
Son of Shemaiah and descendant of David in the Judean genealogy
Igal was a member of the post-exilic royal line of Judah, identified as a son of Shemaiah and a direct descendant of King David.
Ithream
sixth son of King David born in Hebron
The sixth son of King David, born to his wife Eglah during David's seven-year reign in Hebron.
Jacob, Father of Joseph
father of Joseph and grandfather of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
A descendant of the Tribe of Judah identified in the Gospel of Matthew as the biological father of Joseph and the grandfather of Jesus Christ.
Jannai
ancestor of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke
Jannai is a paternal ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy, representing the post-exilic Davidic line through the Tribe of Judah.
Japhia, Son of David
Son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy
Japhia was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, listed among the children born to David after he established his throne in the holy city.
Jehiel, Son of Jehoshaphat
Prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who was killed by his brother Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who lived during the Divided Monarchy.
Jehoahaz, Son of Josiah
King of Judah who reigned for only three months before being imprisoned in Egypt
Jehoahaz was the seventeenth king of Judah, whose brief three-month reign in 609 BC ended when he was deposed and imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco II.
Jehoiachin
King of Judah who was taken captive to Babylon and later released from prison
A king of Judah who reigned briefly in 598–597 BC before being exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.
Jehoiakim
King of Judah who burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies
The second son of King Josiah who reigned over Judah for eleven years as a vassal to Egypt and later Babylon, known for his wickedness and opposition to the prophet Jeremiah.
Jehoram, King of Judah
King of Judah who murdered his brothers and died of an intestinal disease
The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah, known for his violent rise to power, his marriage to Athaliah of Israel, and a disastrous reign marked by revolt and divine judgment.
Jehoshaphat, King of Judah
King of Judah who instituted judicial reforms and defeated a massive invasion through prayer and song
The fourth king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who initiated religious reforms, established a national judicial system, and successfully repelled a massive foreign coalition.
Jehosheba
Princess who saved the infant King Joash from execution
A Judean princess and wife of the high priest who preserved the Davidic line by hiding the infant prince Joash from the murderous purge of Queen Athaliah.
Jekamiah, Son of Shealtiel
Prince of the royal line of Judah and grandson of King Jehoiachin
A prince of the royal house of Judah and a grandson of King Jehoiachin, recorded in the Davidic genealogy during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Jerimoth, Son of David
Son of David and father of Mahalath, the wife of King Rehoboam
A son of King David and a member of the royal house of Judah whose daughter, Mahalath, married King Rehoboam.
Jeshaiah, Grandson of Zerubbabel
Descendant of Zerubbabel listed in the Davidic genealogy of 1 Chronicles
A member of the Davidic line and descendant of Zerubbabel who lived during the Divided Monarchy and the restoration era in Judah.
Jeush, Son of Rehoboam
Prince of Judah and son of King Rehoboam mentioned in the royal genealogies
Jeush was a prince of the Kingdom of Judah, the son of King Rehoboam and Queen Mahalath, mentioned in the royal genealogies of the Divided Monarchy.
Joanan
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
A member of the Tribe of Judah listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Joash, King of Judah
King of Judah who survived an infancy massacre and later repaired the Temple
The lone survivor of a royal massacre, Joash was hidden in the Temple for six years before becoming the seventh king of Judah, initially reigning with piety before a tragic moral decline.
Joda
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of David in the tribe of Judah, listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke.
Johanan, Son of Elioenai
Son of Elioenai and member of the royal Davidic lineage
A descendant of the royal line of Judah and one of the seven sons of Elioenai listed in the Davidic genealogy.
Jonam
ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
An ancestor of Jesus Christ within the Davidic line, recorded in the Lucan genealogy between the era of King David and the Babylonian Exile.
Jorim
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
Jorim was a descendant of King David through the line of Nathan and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Josech
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
An ancestral figure in the Tribe of Judah appearing in the Lukan genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Joseph, Earthly Father of Jesus
Legal father of Jesus and husband of Mary who protected the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt
A righteous descendant of David who served as the legal father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary during the early 1st century AD.
Joseph, Son of Jonam
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy
A member of the tribe of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, positioned within the Davidic line as recorded in the Lucan genealogy.
Joseph, Son of Mattathias
Ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy recorded by Luke
A member of the tribe of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ recorded in the Lucan genealogy between the Divided Monarchy and the First Century AD.
Joshua, Ancestor of Jesus
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
A member of the Tribe of Judah and a direct paternal ancestor of Jesus Christ in the lineage recorded by Luke.
Josiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who instituted religious reforms after finding the Book of the Law
A righteous king of the Divided Monarchy who initiated sweeping religious reforms and restored the temple and the Passover after the discovery of the Book of the Law.
Jotham, King of Judah
King of Judah who grew powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD
A righteous king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years, known for his building projects and for growing powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD.
Judah, Son of Joseph
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
An ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy, positioned between his father Joseph and his son Simeon.
Jushab-hesed
Son of Zerubbabel and descendant of King David
Jushab-hesed was a son of Zerubbabel and a descendant of King David within the royal line of Judah during the late Divided Monarchy and early restoration era.
Levi, Son of Melchi
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke
A paternal ancestor of Jesus Christ who appears in the Lukan genealogy within the line of Nathan.
Levi, Son of Simeon
ancestor of Jesus listed in the Gospel of Luke
Levi was a descendant of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, positioned between Simeon and Matthat in the Lukan genealogy.
Maacah, Queen Mother of Judah
Queen mother who was deposed for making an Asherah pole
A powerful queen mother of Judah and wife of King Rehoboam who was deposed by her grandson Asa for her promotion of Asherah worship.
Maaseiah, son of King Ahaz
Prince of Judah and son of King Ahaz who was slain during the Ephraimite invasion
A Judean prince and son of King Ahaz who was killed by Zichri of Ephraim during the Syro-Ephraimite War.
Maath
ancestor of Jesus listed in the Gospel of Luke
Maath was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed in the Lucan genealogy between the Babylonian exile and the birth of Christ.
Mahalath, Wife of Rehoboam
Granddaughter of King David and wife of King Rehoboam
Mahalath was a royal wife of King Rehoboam and a descendant of King David through two distinct lineages.
Malchiram
Son of Shealtiel and grandson of King Jehoiachin mentioned in the Davidic genealogy
A prince of the house of David and the second son of Shealtiel, mentioned in the post-exilic genealogies of the tribe of Judah.
Manasseh, King of Judah
King of Judah who reigned 55 years and was notorious for his idolatry and late-life repentance
The longest-reigning king of Judah, Manasseh is noted for his extreme idolatry, subsequent Assyrian captivity, and dramatic late-life repentance.
Mattatha
Descendant of David listed in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Mattatha was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, recorded in the genealogy of the Gospel of Luke.
Mattathias, Ancestor of Jesus
ancestor of Jesus Christ appearing in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the Lucan genealogy of Jesus Christ as the son of Amos and father of Joseph.
Mattathias, Son of Semein
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
An ancestor of Jesus Christ within the Davidic line, recorded as the son of Semein and the father of Maath in the Lucan genealogy.
Matthan
Grandfather of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus
Matthan was a descendant of King David through the line of Solomon and the paternal grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Matthan the Ancestor of Jesus
Grandfather of Joseph and ancestor of Jesus Christ
Matthan was a descendant of King David through the line of Solomon and the paternal grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Matthan, the Grandfather of Jacob
Grandfather of Jacob in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Matthan was a descendant of the tribe of Judah and a crucial link in the Davidic genealogy of Jesus Christ, serving as the father of Jacob.
Matthat, Ancestor of Jesus
Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
Matthat was a descendant of the tribe of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy.
Matthat, Grandfather of Joseph
Grandfather of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Luke
Matthat was a descendant of the tribe of Judah and the paternal grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded by Luke.
Melchi, Son of Addi
Descendant of David in the genealogy of Jesus
Melchi was a descendant of King David and a member of the Tribe of Judah, appearing in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Luke.
Melchi, Son of Jannai
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the lineage recorded by Luke
A member of the Tribe of Judah appearing in the Lucan genealogy of Jesus Christ as the father of Levi and son of Jannai.
Melea
Descendant of David listed in the genealogy of Jesus
A descendant of King David through the line of Nathan, listed in the Lucan genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Menna
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Luke
Menna was a descendant of King David and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ through the line of Nathan.
Meshullam, Son of Zerubbabel
Eldest son of Zerubbabel and a member of the royal Davidic lineage
A member of the Davidic line and the eldest son of Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah during the restoration period.
Michael, Son of Jehoshaphat
Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who was tragically murdered by his brother Jehoram during a royal purge.
Naggai
Ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy.
Nahum, Ancestor of Jesus
ancestor of Jesus Christ appearing in the Lucan genealogy
A descendant of Judah through the line of David who appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Nathan, Son of David
son of David and Bathsheba who appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Nathan was a son of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by Luke.
Neariah, Son of Shemaiah
Descendant of the Davidic line and father of Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam
A descendant of the Davidic royal line and the tribe of Judah who lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Nedabiah
Son of Shealtiel in the genealogy of the Davidic royal line
Nedabiah was a member of the Davidic royal line, the son of Shealtiel and a grandson of King Jehoiachin during the era of the Divided Monarchy and the Babylonian Exile.
Nepheg, Son of David
Son of King David born in Jerusalem
Nepheg was a son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, listed among the children of David's Jerusalem wives.
Neri
ancestor of Jesus Christ appearing in the genealogy of Luke
Neri was a descendant of King David through the line of Nathan and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ according to the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Nogah
Son of King David born in Jerusalem
A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, listed among the royal descendants in the chronicles of Judah.
Obadiah, Descendant of David
descendant of Zerubbabel and member of the royal Davidic lineage in 1 Chronicles
Obadiah was a member of the royal house of Judah and a descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel.
Ohel
Son of Zerubbabel and descendant of the Davidic line
Ohel was a member of the royal house of Judah and a son of Zerubbabel, the governor who led the return from the Babylonian exile.
Pedaiah, Father of Zerubbabel
Davidic prince and biological father of Zerubbabel
A member of the Davidic royal line through whom the messianic genealogy continued during the late Divided Monarchy and transition to the Exile.