People of Luke
Every person who appears in the book of Luke, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
190 profiles tagged People of Luke.
Everyone in this collection
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
The Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
Disciples who walked and talked with the resurrected Jesus without recognizing Him until He broke bread
Two followers of Jesus who encountered the risen Christ while traveling to Emmaus on the day of His resurrection.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River
The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.
The Prodigal Son
Younger brother in Jesus' parable who squanders his inheritance and returns home to his father's mercy
The central character of Jesus' parable in Luke 15, illustrating rebellion, repentance, and the lavish grace of a forgiving father.
The Sinful Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet
woman who wet Jesus' feet with tears and anointed them with perfume at a Pharisee's house
An unnamed woman in Luke's Gospel who demonstrated profound repentance and love by washing and anointing the feet of Jesus at a Pharisee's home.
Abraham
Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith
The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.
The Rich Man (Dives)
Rich man who ignored the beggar Lazarus and suffered torment in the afterlife
An unnamed character in a parable of Jesus who experiences a reversal of fortune in the afterlife due to his neglect of the poor.
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.
Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion
The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace
The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.
Herod the Tetrarch
Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ
The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Zechariah, Father of John the Baptist
Father of John the Baptist who was struck mute in the Temple
A righteous priest of the division of Abijah who was momentarily struck mute for his disbelief before fathering John the Baptist in his old age.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Elizabeth
Prophetess and mother of John the Baptist who recognized the unborn Christ
The mother of John the Baptist, a daughter of Aaron, and a prophetess who recognized the lordship of the unborn Christ.
The Good Samaritan
Parable protagonist who demonstrated mercy to a wounded stranger
The protagonist of a parable told by Jesus who exemplifies neighborly love by showing mercy to a wounded man ignored by religious leaders.
The Persistent Widow
Protagonist of a parable who receives justice through her relentless persistence in prayer
A fictional character in a parable of Jesus who successfully demands justice from an unjust judge through her relentless and unwavering petitions.
John, Son of Zebedee and Apostle
Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.
Joseph, Husband of Mary
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.
The Widow of Nain
Widow whose only son was raised from the dead by Jesus at the gate of Nain
A grieving resident of the Galilee region whose deceased only son was miraculously restored to life by Jesus of Nazareth.
The Father of the Boy with an Unclean Spirit
Father who cried 'I do believe; help my unbelief' while seeking healing for his son
An unnamed man in the Synoptic Gospels who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus' disciples and famously appealed for help with his unbelief.
The Rich Young Ruler
Wealthy man who questioned Jesus about eternal life but could not give up his riches
An anonymous Jewish official who sought the path to eternal life but chose to retain his great wealth rather than follow Jesus Christ.
The Rich Fool
Rich man in a parable who hoarded his grain and died suddenly
The central figure of a Jesus parable who prioritized material accumulation over spiritual readiness, only to face sudden death.
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
figures in the parable illustrating humility and justification
Figures in a parable told by Jesus to illustrate the contrast between self-righteous pride and humble repentance before God.
James son of Zebedee, Apostle
Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred
One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
Tiberius
Second Roman emperor whose fifteenth regnal year marks the beginning of Christ's ministry
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman Emperor, whose reign spanned the public ministry and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Lazarus the Beggar
Beggar in a parable of Jesus who was carried by angels to Abraham's side
A destitute man in a parable told by Jesus who, after a life of suffering, was carried by angels to Abraham's side in the afterlife.
The Widow with Two Mites
Poor woman who gave her last two coins to the Temple treasury
An anonymous destitute woman praised by Jesus for donating her entire livelihood to the Temple treasury.
The Owner of the Upper Room
Householder who provided the location for the Last Supper
An anonymous resident of Jerusalem who provided the furnished guest room where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper.
The Servant Girl at the High Priest's Courtyard
Servant who recognized Peter in the courtyard and caused his first denial
An unnamed domestic worker in the household of the high priest who identified Peter as a follower of Jesus during the Passion, leading to Peter's first two denials.
Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Jonah
Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God's command to preach to Nineveh
A prophet from the northern kingdom of Israel who was commissioned by God to preach repentance to the Assyrian city of Nineveh.
Lot
Nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Lot was the nephew of Abraham who settled in the Jordan Valley, escaped the destruction of Sodom, and became the progenitor of the Moabites and Ammonites.
Martha
Sister of Lazarus who hosted Jesus and confessed Him as the Messiah
A devoted follower of Jesus from Bethany, known for her hospitality and her profound confession of faith during the resurrection of her brother Lazarus.
Matthew
Apostle of Jesus and traditional author of the First Gospel
A Galilean tax collector turned apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified as the author of the First Gospel.
Simon the Leper
Host of the dinner in Bethany where Jesus was anointed by a woman with an alabaster jar
A resident of Bethany and host to Jesus, Simon the Leper is famous for the dinner where a woman anointed Jesus with expensive perfume shortly before the Passion.
Zacchaeus
Chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus
A wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who underwent a dramatic moral conversion after an encounter with Jesus of Nazareth.
Noah, the Antediluvian Patriarch
Patriarch and ark builder who survived the Great Flood and established the rainbow covenant
A righteous patriarch who built an ark to preserve humanity and animals from a divine global flood, becoming the second father of the human race.
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.
Augustus
Founder of the Roman Empire who decreed the census mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
The first Roman Emperor, whose census decree brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
James son of Alphaeus, Apostle
Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'
Joanna
A wealthy follower of Jesus healed and known for funding His ministry and witnessing the Resurrection
Joanna was a wealthy woman healed by Jesus who became a prominent disciple and a key witness to the Resurrection.
Mary, Sister of Martha and Lazarus
Disciple who sat at Jesus' feet and anointed Him with expensive perfume
A devoted follower of Jesus from Bethany known for her contemplative posture at Christ's feet and her sacrificial act of anointing Him with expensive perfume.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Simeon, Witness of the Presentation
Prophet who identified the infant Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple
A righteous and devout man in Jerusalem who, led by the Holy Spirit, recognized the infant Jesus as the promised Messiah during His presentation at the Temple.
Solomon
King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom
The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.
The Widow of Zarephath
Widow who sustained Elijah and saw her son raised from the dead
A Phoenician widow from Sidon who provided sustenance to the prophet Elijah during a severe drought and witnessed the miraculous resurrection of her son.
Aaron
First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus
The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.
Abel
First martyr and offerer of a more excellent sacrifice than his brother Cain
The second son of Adam and Eve, Abel was a shepherd whose righteous sacrifice and subsequent murder by his brother Cain made him the first human to experience death.
Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Priest who headed the eighth division of the twenty-four priestly courses established for Temple service
A descendant of Aaron through Eleazar whose priestly course served as a foundational division for Temple service from the era of David through the first century AD.
Adam
First human being associated with the fall of man
Adam is the first human being created by God, the husband of Eve, and the progenitor of the human race in the book of Genesis.
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.
Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn and the father of the high priestess Elisheba and the tribal chieftain Nahshon.
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.
Andrew
Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.
Anna
Prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus as the Redeemer in the Temple
An elderly prophetess of the tribe of Asher who testified to the infant Jesus' identity as the Redeemer in the Temple at Jerusalem.
Annas
High Priest who led the preliminary trial of Jesus and daughter's husband was Caiaphas
Annas was a powerful Jewish High Priest of the first century who exerted significant influence over the Sanhedrin during the trials of Jesus and the early apostles.
Arpachshad
Son of Shem and ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ
A post-flood patriarch, son of Shem, and ancestor of Abraham through whom the messianic lineage is traced.
Barabbas
Prisoner released by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passion
A convicted insurrectionist and murderer who was historically pardoned by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passover trial.
Bartholomew
Apostle of Jesus described as an Israelite in whom there is no deceit
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana and noted for his sincerity and early recognition of Jesus' divinity.
Boaz
Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David
A prominent landowner from Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, becoming a pivotal ancestor in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Caiaphas
High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the trial of Jesus
The influential Jewish High Priest during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth.
Cainan
Patriarch listed in the genealogy of Jesus between Arpachshad and Shelah
A post-flood patriarch identified in the Gospel of Luke as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ, positioned between Arpachshad and Shelah.
Chuza
Steward of Herod Antipas whose wife supported Jesus
Chuza was a high-ranking household manager for Herod Antipas whose wife, Joanna, was a prominent supporter and disciple of Jesus Christ.
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.
Eber, Son of Shelah
Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem
Eber was a foundational post-diluvian patriarch, the great-grandson of Shem and a direct ancestor of Abraham through whom the lineage of the 'Hebrews' is traditionally traced.
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.
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.
Elisha
Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles including raising the dead and healing Naaman the leper
A prominent prophet of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles, serving as a spiritual counselor to kings and a benefactor to the poor.
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.
Enoch
A man taken by God without dying
The seventh patriarch from Adam who is recorded in the Book of Genesis as having 'walked with God' and being taken by God without experiencing death.
Enosh
The patriarch whose generation first began to call upon the name of the Lord
Enosh was the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, noted in Genesis for a pivotal era when humanity began to call upon the name of the Lord.
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.
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.
Herod, King of Judea
King of Judea who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents
The Roman-appointed King of Judea who sought to kill the infant Jesus and ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in Bethlehem.
Herodias
The manipulative royal who orchestrated the execution of John the Baptist
Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty whose controversial marriage and role in the execution of John the Baptist made her a symbols of royal corruption and moral defiance.
Hezron, Son of Perez
Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ
A high-ranking member of the tribe of Judah and a direct ancestor in the Davidic and Messianic lineage.
Jairus
Synagogue leader who fell at the feet of Jesus to beg for his help
A synagogue leader during the ministry of Jesus who demonstrated significant faith by pleading for Christ's intervention.
James, Father of the Apostle Judas
father of the apostle Judas
A man identified in the New Testament as the father of Judas (not Iscariot), one of the twelve apostles 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.
Jared
Second-longest-living person in the Bible at 962 years
Jared was a descendant of Seth and the father of Enoch, noted for his extraordinary lifespan of 962 years during the antediluvian period.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
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.
Judas son of James
Apostle of Jesus Christ also known as Thaddaeus who questioned Jesus during the Last Supper
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Thaddaeus, who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper.
Kenan
Antediluvian patriarch of extreme longevity in Seth’s lineage
Kenan was a pre-Flood patriarch in the line of Seth, the son of Enosh and the great-grandson of Adam.
Lamech
Noah’s father who prophesied that his son would bring humanity comfort
Lamech was the son of Methuselah and the father of Noah, known for his prophecy regarding his son providing comfort from the cursed ground.
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.
Lysanias
Tetrarch of Abilene during the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar
Lysanias was the tetrarch of Abilene, a region northwest of Damascus, during the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar and the ministry of John the Baptist.
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.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Methuselah
The longest-lived human in the Bible (969 years)
Methuselah was a biblical patriarch of the line of Seth, famously known for being the longest-lived human being in the Bible, reaching the age of 969 years.
Naaman, Commander of the Army of Syria
Syrian commander healed of leprosy in the Jordan River
A high-ranking Aramean military commander who was healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha and subsequently converted to the worship of the LORD.
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.
Nahor, Grandfather of Abraham
Grandfather of Abraham who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
A foundational patriarch in the post-flood genealogy of Shem, Nahor was the son of Serug and the father of Terah.
Nahshon
Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus
The designated prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
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.