and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah,
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
And Ozias begat Joatham,.... Called Jotham, Kg2 15:7 him Ozias begat of Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok, Kg2 15:33. And Joatham begat Achaz, or Ahaz, Kg2 15:38 to him the sign was given, and the famous prophecy of the Messiah, Isa 7:14. And Achaz begat Ezekias, or Hezekiah, Kg2 16:20 him Ahaz begat of Abi, the daughter of Zachariah, Kg2 18:2.
Verse 9. No specific Barnes text on this verse.