Matthew 1:14
And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
Matthew 1:14
Azor begat Sadoc (Sadduc), and Sadoc begat Achim; Achim begat Eliud. This continues the lineage through the post-exilic era, deepening the sense that Jesus’ genealogy crosses different eras of Israel’s history. The names reflect priestly and royal lines interwoven in a single lineage, illustrating that divine plan spans diverse strands of Israel’s society—kings, priests, commoners. The pattern also signals how worship, leadership, and covenant identity intersect in God’s purposes.
The recurring motif is God’s sovereignty amid human diversity. The inclusion of priestly-sounding names points to the temple-centered worship that Jesus would ultimately fulfill in a new covenant. It also underscores that Jesus belongs to the true people of God, not just a political faction, and that salvation history includes both ritual and relational dimensions. This reinforces the idea that Jesus comes to reconcile all God’s people into one family.
Embrace the idea that your vocational identity—whether priest, teacher, laborer, or student—fits into God’s larger mission. Practical steps: cultivate integrity in your daily work, seek to serve others through your gifts, and recognize that your role contributes to a larger community of faith. Honor diverse gifts within the body of Christ, remembering that all generations contribute to worship and service.
Cross-References: Hebrews 7:11-28; Colossians 1:15-20; 1 Chronicles 6:1-15; Revelation 5:9-10.