Melchi

Melchi, mentioned in Luke's genealogy of Jesus.

The name Melchi means “my king; my counsel”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Luke 3:24; only referred to as Melchi (Μελχί); a son of Jannai; father of Levi.

Glossary entries

Melchi Melki

Family members

Father: Jannai
Children: Levi

Alternative names

ΜελχίMelchi

Mentions

Luke 3:24
…the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,