Keraia
People

Heli

Heli was the father of Mary and the maternal grandfather of Jesus.

The name Heli means “ascending; climbing up”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Luke 3:23; only referred to as Heli (Ἡλί); a son of Matthat; father of Mary and Salome (?).

Glossary entries

Heli

Family members

Father

Matthat

Spouse

Heli's wife

Children

Mary Salome

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Luke 3:23
    Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,