Matthew says from Abraham to David was 14 generations, all named, and from David to the carrying away to Babylon 14, all named, but from Babylon to Jesus birth 14 generations, only 13 named.
Why?
Matthew says from Abraham to David was 14 generations, all named, and from David to the carrying away to Babylon 14, all named, but from Babylon to Jesus birth 14 generations, only 13 named.
Why?
If we compare to the other genealogy in Luke then we see that several kings are missing and they seem to be either negligible or at least ungodly. So it amounts to "14 honorable mentions". It suggests that the other genealogies in the Bible aren't necessarily complete either.