Zerubbabel

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

About Zerubbabel

A Jewish man born in Babylon. He returned to Palestine in 538 BC to be the Persian-appointed governor of Jerusalem. His name likely means “seed [offspring] of Babylon,” indicating his birthplace in Babylon.

There is some uncertainty about Zerubbabel’s biological father. Most biblical references identify Shealtiel as his father (Ezra 3:2, 8; 5:2; Nehemiah 12:1; Haggai 1:1, 12–14; 2:2, 23; Matthew 1:12–13; Luke 3:27), making Zerubbabel the grandson of King Jehoiachin of the Davidic line. However, 1 Chronicles 3:19 names Pedaiah, Shealtiel’s brother, as his father.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Shealtiel
Child
Rhesa

Key References

Luke 3:27

the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

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Luke 3:27

the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,