The tribe of Judah is the royal tribe (1 Chron. 5:2a), producing kings from David to Christ (Heb. 7:14). Hence, the genealogy of Judah, among the twelve genealogies of the twelve tribes, is the only one that is counted in the genealogy of Christ as recorded in Matt. 1 and Luke 3. See note Matt. 1:2^3c and note Matt. 1:2^4d.

For the sons of Israel, see notes in Gen. 49.

For vv. 11-15, see note Matt. 1:5^2b, note Matt. 1:5^4d, note Matt. 1:6^1a, and note Matt. 1:6^2b.

Lit., sons. So also in the next verse.

See note Matt. 1:3^1a and note Matt. 1:3².

Or, the daughter of Shua.

Lit., sons.

Lit., son.