Matthew 1:14

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Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.

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Babylon was the Mesopotamian city and empire that conquered Judah and carried many Jews into exile in 586 BC. In Matthew’s genealogy, “after the exile to Babylon” marks a decisive break in Israel’s history, situating the later generations within God’s continuing covenant purposes.

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Matthew 1:14 mentions Babylon.

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