And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
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.
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Commenting on Matthew 1:1-17
Manasseh was remarkable for both his grievous sins and his genuine humiliation afterward. Amon was altogether wicked. But Josiah, born of a godly line, proved exceeding pious and was prophesied by name centuries before his birth, showing God's sovereign purposes work through the mixed genealogies of men.
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Verse 10. No specific Barnes text on this verse. (r) "Ezekias begat Manasses"