Levi (Son of Melchi), Person

Gender male Type Person Greek Λευί

Son of Melchi and the father of Matthat in Jesus's family tree according to Luke's gospel.

About Levi (Son of Melchi)

The son of Melki and ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:24). See Genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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The Levites were one of the tribes of Israel. The Levites are named after Levi, the third son of Leah and Jacob ( Genesis 29:34 ). The name Levi means "attached," reflecting...

Family Relationships

Parents: Melchi
Child: Matthat

Key References

Luke 3:24

the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

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Luke 3:24

the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,