17 The sons of Jeconiah, the captive: Shealtiel his son,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:17

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Genealogies.

Of all the families of Israel, none were so illustrious as the family of David: here we have a full account of it. From this family, as concerning the flesh, Christ came. The attentive observer will perceive that the children of the righteous enjoy many advantages.