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Matthew 3

Matthew 3 ( Matthew • Chapter 3 (17 verses)): In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, mak... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem , Jordan , Galilee . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Gospels & Ministry of Yeshua the Messiah —The four canonical Gospels— Matthew , Mark , Luke , and John —chronicle the birth of Yeshua (Jesus) in Bethlehem to Mary , his upbringing in Nazareth , baptism in the Jordan River , ministry across Galilee and Judea , and proclamation of the Kingdom of God .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Solomon (Generation 34 • Messianic Line • Child of David ): Solomon is a biblical figure in Generation 34 of the Messianic Line , child of David , parent of Rehoboam . ( 1 Chronicles 3:5 , Matthew 1:6 ) (mentioned in 2 Samuel 5 , 1 Kings 1 , 1 Kings 2 ) Azariah (or Uzziah ) (Generation 43 • Messianic Line • Child of Amaziah ): Azariah (or Uzziah) is a biblical figure in Generation 43 of the Messianic Line, child of Amaziah , parent of Jotham . ( 1 Chronicles 3:12 , Matthew 1:8 ) (mentioned in 1 Kings 4 , 2 Kings 14 , 2 Kings 15 ) Mary (Generation 74 • Messianic Line • Child of Eli ): ( Matthew 1:16 , Luke 3:23 , Acts 1:14 ) Mary , by whom Yeshua was born ( Matthew 1:16 ). (mentioned in Matthew 1 , Matthew 2 , Matthew 13 ) Hezekiah (Generation 46 • Messianic Line • Child of Ahaz ): Hezekiah is a biblical figure in Generation 46 of the Messianic Line, child of Ahaz , parent of Manasseh . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:9 ) (mentioned in 2 Kings 16 , 2 Kings 18 , 2 Kings 19 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Mizpah 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 20:1 , Judg 20:3 , Judg 21:1 , Judg 21:5 , Judg 21:8 , 1 Sam 7:5 .) Rehob 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:30 , Josh 21:31 , Judg 1:31 , 1 Chr 6:75 (identified with Helkath ).) Aphek 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 20:26 , 1 Kgs 20:30 , 2 Kgs 13:17 .) Ramoth 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 4:43 , Josh 20:8 , Josh 21:38 (identified with Ramoth-gilead ).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Silver Half-Shekel ( Temple Tax Coin ) — High-purity silver half-shekel (didrachm) used for the annual Sanctuary tax prescribed in Exodus 30:13–15 for every adult Israelite and referenced in Matthew 17:24–27 when Jesus and Peter paid the two-person Temple tax at Capernaum . Rock-Cut Burial Cave ( Kidron Valley , Jerusalem ) — Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ).

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Matthew 3:8 : "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:"; Matthew 13:9 : "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."; Matthew 13:18 : "Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.". Related canonical books and chapters: Matthew 3 ( Matthew • Chapter 3 (17 verses)), Matthew (New Testament • 28 Chapters), Matthew 13 (Matthew • Chapter 13 (58 verses)).

Topics, People & Places (36)

Matthew 3

99% Chapter

Matthew • Chapter 3 (17 verses)

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, mak... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem , Jordan , Galilee .

Matthew

99% New Testament

New Testament • 28 Chapters

Matthew (New Testament, 28 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel , Judah . Key places: Aram , Rahab , Babylon , Bethlehem 1 , Jerusalem , Egypt . Opens with: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David , the son of Abraham ...."

Matthew 13

99% Chapter

Matthew • Chapter 13 (58 verses)

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , James ( Jacob ), Joses , Simon .

Matthew 23

99% Chapter

Matthew • Chapter 23 (39 verses)

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses ' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Abel , Jerusalem .

Solomon

97% Messianic Line

Generation 34 • Messianic Line • Child of David

Solomon is a biblical figure in Generation 34 of the Messianic Line , child of David , parent of Rehoboam . ( 1 Chronicles 3:5 , Matthew 1:6 )

Azariah (or Uzziah)

96% Messianic Line

Generation 43 • Messianic Line • Child of Amaziah

Azariah (or Uzziah) is a biblical figure in Generation 43 of the Messianic Line , child of Amaziah , parent of Jotham . ( 1 Chronicles 3:12 , Matthew 1:8 )

Mary

95% Messianic Line

Generation 74 • Messianic Line • Child of Eli

( Matthew 1:16 , Luke 3:23 , Acts 1:14 ) Mary, by whom Yeshua was born ( Matthew 1:16 ).

Hezekiah

95% Messianic Line

Generation 46 • Messianic Line • Child of Ahaz

Hezekiah is a biblical figure in Generation 46 of the Messianic Line , child of Ahaz , parent of Manasseh . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:9 )

Jehoshaphat

94% Messianic Line

Generation 38 • Messianic Line • Child of Asa

Jehoshaphat is a biblical figure in Generation 38 of the Messianic Line , child of Asa , parent of Joram . ( 1 Chronicles 3:10 , Matthew 1:8 )

Josiah

94% Messianic Line

Generation 49 • Messianic Line • Child of Amon

Josiah is a biblical figure in Generation 49 of the Messianic Line , child of Amon , parent of Jehoahaz (or Johanan ), Jehoiakim (or Eliakim ), Zedekiah (or Matteniah ), Shallum . ( 1 Chronicles 3:14 , Matthew 1:10 )

Ahaz

91% Messianic Line

Generation 45 • Messianic Line • Child of Jotham

Ahaz is a biblical figure in Generation 45 of the Messianic Line , child of Jotham , parent of Hezekiah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:9 )

Rehoboam

89% Messianic Line

Generation 35 • Messianic Line • Child of Solomon

Rehoboam is a biblical figure in Generation 35 of the Messianic Line , child of Solomon , parent of Abijah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:10 , Matthew 1:7 )

Asa

89% Messianic Line

Generation 37 • Messianic Line • Child of Abijah

Asa is a biblical figure in Generation 37 of the Messianic Line , child of Abijah , parent of Jehoshaphat . ( 1 Chronicles 3:10 , Matthew 1:7 )

Abijah

88% Messianic Line

Generation 36 • Messianic Line • Child of Rehoboam

Abijah is a biblical figure in Generation 36 of the Messianic Line , child of Rehoboam , parent of Asa . ( 1 Chronicles 3:10 , Matthew 1:7 )

Jotham

88% Messianic Line

Generation 44 • Messianic Line • Child of Azariah (or Uzziah)

Jotham is a biblical figure in Generation 44 of the Messianic Line , child of Azariah (or Uzziah ), parent of Ahaz . ( 1 Chronicles 3:12 , Matthew 1:9 )

נֵצֶר

neser

H5342 Hebrew

branch, green shoot (Nazarene wordplay)

branch, green shoot (Nazarene wordplay). Green sprout, shoot from roots; Isaiah 11:1 ('and a Branch shall grow out of his roots'), linguistic root underlying Matthew 2:23 ('He shall be called a Nazarene').

Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah)

86% Messianic Line

Generation 51 • Messianic Line • Child of Jehoiakim (or Eliakim)

Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah) is a biblical figure in Generation 51 of the Messianic Line , child of Jehoiakim (or Eliakim ), parent of Zedekiah , Shealtiel , Malchiram , Pedaiah , Shenazzar . ( 1 Chronicles 3:16 , Matthew 1:11 )

Joram

86% Messianic Line

Generation 39 • Messianic Line • Child of Jehoshaphat

Joram is a biblical figure in Generation 39 of the Messianic Line , child of Jehoshaphat , parent of Ahaziah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:11 , Matthew 1:8 )

Zerubbabel

85% Messianic Line

Generation 53 • Messianic Line • Child of Shealtiel

Zerubbabel is a biblical figure in Generation 53 of the Messianic Line , child of Shealtiel , parent of Abihud . ( Matthew 1:12 )

Amon

85% Messianic Line

Generation 48 • Messianic Line • Child of Manasseh

Amon is a biblical figure in Generation 48 of the Messianic Line , child of Manasseh , parent of Josiah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:14 , Matthew 1:10 )

Shealtiel

82% Messianic Line

Generation 52 • Messianic Line • Child of Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah)

Shealtiel is a biblical figure in Generation 52 of the Messianic Line , child of Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah ), parent of Zerubbabel . ( 1 Chronicles 3:17 , Matthew 1:12 )

Zerah

82% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Judah

Zerah is a biblical figure in Generation 24, child of Judah . ( Genesis 46:12 , Joshua 7:1 , 7:18 , Matthew 1:3 )

Manasseh

80% Messianic Line

Generation 47 • Messianic Line • Child of Hezekiah

Manasseh is a biblical figure in Generation 47 of the Messianic Line , child of Hezekiah , parent of Amon . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:10 )

Abihud

78% Messianic Line

Generation 54 • Messianic Line • Child of Zerubbabel

Abihud is a biblical figure in Generation 54 of the Messianic Line , child of Zerubbabel , parent of Eliakim . ( Matthew 1:13 )

Eliakim

78% Messianic Line

Generation 55 • Messianic Line • Child of Abihud

Eliakim is a biblical figure in Generation 55 of the Messianic Line , child of Abihud , parent of Azor . ( Matthew 1:13 )

Azor

78% Messianic Line

Generation 56 • Messianic Line • Child of Eliakim

Azor is a biblical figure in Generation 56 of the Messianic Line , child of Eliakim , parent of Zadoc . ( Matthew 1:13 )

Joseph

77% Messianic Line

Generation 63 • Messianic Line • Child of Jacob

Joseph is a biblical figure in Generation 63 of the Messianic Line , child of Jacob . ( Matthew 1:16 )

Silver Half-Shekel (Temple Tax Coin)

72% 3D Model

Interactive 3D Silver Coin • Exodus 30:13 & Matthew 17:24–27

High-purity silver half-shekel (didrachm) used for the annual Sanctuary tax prescribed in Exodus 30:13–15 for every adult Israelite and referenced in Matthew 17:24–27 when Jesus and Peter paid the two-person Temple tax at Capernaum .

Gospels & Ministry of Yeshua the Messiah

65% Wiki Topic

Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah

The four canonical Gospels— Matthew , Mark , Luke , and John —chronicle the birth of Yeshua ( Jesus ) in Bethlehem to Mary , his upbringing in Nazareth , baptism in the Jordan River , ministry across Galilee and Judea , and proclamation of the Kingdom of God.

Rock-Cut Burial Cave (Kidron Valley, Jerusalem)

63% 3D Model

Interactive 3D Rock-Hewn Tomb • Matthew 27:60 & John 19:41

Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ).

Mizpah 3

57% Mapped Place

Biblical Place • 31.833°N, 35.180°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 20:1 , Judg 20:3 , Judg 21:1 , Judg 21:5 , Judg 21:8 , 1 Sam 7:5 .

Rehob 3

56% Mapped Place

Biblical Place • Helkath • 32.955°N, 35.212°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:30 , Josh 21:31 , Judg 1:31 , 1 Chr 6:75 (identified with Helkath ).

Aphek 3

56% Mapped Place

Biblical Place • 32.778°N, 35.699°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 20:26 , 1 Kgs 20:30 , 2 Kgs 13:17 .