Joseph

Joseph, the son of Jonam, is listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in Luke's genealogy.

The name Joseph means “increase; addition”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luke 3:30; only referred to as Joseph (Ἰωσήφ); a son of Jonam; father of Judah.

Glossary entries

Joseph

Family members

Father: Jonam
Children: Judah

Alternative names

ἸωσήφJoseph

Mentions

Luke 3:30
…the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,