Melchi

Melchi, an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in Luke's genealogy.

The name Melchi means “my king; my counsel”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraNew Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luke 3:28; only referred to as Melchi (Μελχί); a son of Addi; father of Neri.

Glossary entries

Melchi Melki

Family members

Father: Addi
Children: Neri

Alternative names

ΜελχίMelchi

Mentions

Luke 3:28
…the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,