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Matthan

The grandfather of Joseph, husband of Mary, in Matthew's genealogy.

Role: Ancestor of Jesus
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 Eleazar.
Matthew 1:15
↳ Eleazar (son of Eliud)
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Judah.
Matthew 1:15

Where in scripture

Matthew
Matthew 1:15

Family

EleazarMatthanJacob, fatherof JosephUUnnamed#1