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Jacob, father of Joseph
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Jacob, father of Joseph

The father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and so the legal grandfather of Jesus.

Role: Father of Joseph
Lived: 1st century BC
Belonged to: Genealogy of Jesus, Tribe of Judah
Tribe/lineage: Judah

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Matthan.
Matthew 1:16
↳ Matthan
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Judah.
Matthew 1:16

Where in scripture

Matthew
Matthew 1:16

Family

MatthanJacob, fatherof JosephJoseph