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Jacob (father of Joseph) stands in the direct covenant lineage leading to Jesus the Messiah.
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Jacob (father of Joseph)

Jacob (father of Joseph)

Son of Matthan and father of Joseph of Nazareth — completing the royal link from Abraham and David to the earthly home of Jesus.

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Historical Era Between the Testaments
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Key Passage Matthew 1:15–16
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Hebrew: Ya'akov — 'He Grasps the Heel'
Matthew 1:15–16
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Matthew 1:16
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Just as an earlier Jacob fathered Joseph who went down to Egypt, Jacob son of Matthan fathered Joseph of Nazareth, who obeyed the angel's dream and protected the infant Messiah in Egypt (Matthew 1:15–16; Matthew 2:13–15).

How Students Search & Remember Jacob (father of Joseph):
“jacob father of joseph the husband of mary”“son of matthan in matthew 1:16”
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Matthew 1:15–16

Jacob (father of Joseph) is cataloged in the covenant lineage and cross-referenced across Scripture. Explore their family connections in the Connections tab.

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