Matthew 1:16

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Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Babylon was the great Mesopotamian city and empire east of Judah that conquered Jerusalem and deported many Jews in 586 BC. In Matthew’s genealogy, the Babylonian exile marks a decisive judgment and displacement in Israel’s history, setting the stage for the promised Messiah’s arrival.

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Matthew 1:16 mentions Babylon.

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