Matthew 1:4

And Aram begate Aminadab, and Aminadab begate Naasson, and Naasson begate Salmon. Matthew 1:4 (KJV)

This verse is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew begins his Gospel by tracing the lineage of Jesus from Abraham through David to emphasize Jesus’ connection to the royal line of David, establishing his rightful claim as the Messiah and King. Aram, also known as Ram in some translations, was the son of Hezron and the father of Aminadab; he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:9. Aminadab was the son of Aram and the father of Naasson, appearing in other Old Testament genealogies, particularly in the book of Ruth. Naasson, the son of Aminadab and the father of Salmon, is mentioned several times in the Bible, most notably during the Exodus when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. He was from the tribe of Judah and served as the prince of the tribe during the wilderness journey. Salmon, the son of Naasson and the father of Boaz, married Rahab of Jericho, a woman who had shown faith in God; together they became the parents of Boaz (see Matthew 1:5). This verse serves as a bridge between the generations leading up to Jesus. It highlights the continuity of the Messianic line and demonstrates that Jesus is the culmination of God’s redemptive plan throughout history. By including these names in the genealogy, Matthew shows how God worked through various individuals to bring about His ultimate purpose of salvation through Jesus Christ. Overall, Matthew 1:4 underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises and reveals the significance of Jesus’ lineage as the Son of David, the Messiah, and the Savior of the world.