and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.
This genealogy proves a title, like evidence in court: it establishes that Jesus is the son of David and son of Abraham, from the nation and family out of which the Messiah was to arise. Abraham and David were the great trustees of the promise. Whoever would have interest in Christ as the son of Abraham must be a faithful subject to Him as the son of David, by whom all families of the earth are to be ruled.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 1:1-17
Jechonias is Jehoiakim, renamed by Pharaoh when made king; his brothers Johanan, Zedekiah, and Shallum are mentioned because two of them reigned. The phrase 'at the time of the exile' attaches to his brethren, not to the begetting, since Josiah died years before the captivity and Jechonias himself never went to Babylon.
AI summary
Verse 11. No specific Barnes text on this verse. (1) "Josias begat Jechonias", some read "Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias"