Salathiel, also known as Shealtiel, is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ in the New Testament and in the post-exilic period of the Old Testament. His name, which means "I have asked of God" or "lent of God," reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of naming children in acknowledgment of divine intervention or blessing.

Genealogical Significance

Salathiel is prominently featured in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, appearing in both the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. In Matthew 1:12, Salathiel is listed as the son of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. The passage reads: "After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel" (Matthew 1:12). This genealogy traces the legal line of Jesus through Joseph, His earthly father, emphasizing Jesus' royal lineage.

In contrast, the Gospel of Luke presents a different genealogical line, where Salathiel is listed as the son of Neri: "the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim, the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God" (Luke 3:27-38). This genealogy is often understood to trace the biological line of Jesus through Mary, highlighting His human ancestry.

Role in the Post-Exilic Period

In the Old Testament, Salathiel is recognized as the father of Zerubbabel, a key leader in the Jewish community during the return from Babylonian exile. Zerubbabel played a significant role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Haggai. Although Salathiel himself is not extensively detailed in these accounts, his lineage is crucial, as it connects the Davidic line to the restoration efforts in Jerusalem.

Theological Implications

Salathiel's inclusion in the genealogies of Jesus underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding the perpetuity of his royal line. Despite the apparent discontinuity caused by the Babylonian exile, the genealogical records affirm God's sovereignty and faithfulness in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come. Salathiel's presence in these records serves as a testament to the divine orchestration of history, ensuring the arrival of Jesus Christ as the rightful heir to the throne of David.

Historical Context

The historical context of Salathiel's life is set against the backdrop of the Babylonian exile, a period of significant upheaval and transformation for the Jewish people. The exile marked the end of the Davidic monarchy in Judah, yet it also set the stage for the eventual return and restoration of the Jewish community in their homeland. Salathiel's position in the genealogies highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises despite the challenges faced by the exiled community.

In summary, Salathiel, or Shealtiel, is a pivotal figure in the biblical narrative, linking the Old Testament promises to the New Testament fulfillment in Jesus Christ. His role in the genealogies of Jesus emphasizes the divine plan and the unbroken line of Davidic descent, affirming the messianic hope realized in Christ.Salathiel

asked or lent of God

Salathiel

(I have asked of God). (1 Chronicles 3:17) The Authorized Version has Salathiel in (1 Chronicles 3:17) but everywhere else in the Old Testament Shealtiel.

Salathiel

1 Corinthians 3:17, or SHEALTIEL, father of Zerubbabel, Ezra 3:2 Nehemiah 12:1 Haggai 1:1; one of the ancestors of Christ, named in both the gospel genealogies, Matthew 1:14 Luke 3:27. See GENEALOGY.

Whom I asked of God, the son of Jeconiah (Matthew 1:12; 1 Chronicles 3:17); also called the son of Neri (Luke 3:27). The probable explanation of the apparent discrepancy is that he was the son of Neri, the descendant of Nathan, and thus heir to the throne of David on the death of Jeconiah (Comp. Jeremiah 22:30). SALATHIEL

sa-la'-thi-el:

(1) (Salathiel): the King James Version; Greek form of "Shealtiel" (thus the Revised Version (British and American)). The father of Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:5, 48, 56; 6:02; Matthew 1:12 Luke 3:27).

(2) Revised Version: Another name of Esdras (2 Esdras 3:1, "Salathiel").

4528. Salathiel -- Shealtiel, an Israelite
... 4527, 4528. Salathiel. 4529 . Shealtiel, an Israelite. Part of Speech:
Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Salathiel Phonetic ...
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2216. Zorobabel -- Zerubbabel, an Israelite
... Transliteration: Zorobabel Phonetic Spelling: (dzor-ob-ab'-el) Short Definition:
Zerubbabel Definition: Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of ...
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2423. Iechonias -- Jeconiah, a king of Judah
... Iechonias Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ekh-on-ee'-as) Short Definition: Jechoniah Definition:
(Hebrew), Jechoniah, son of Josiah and father of Salathiel. ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... Babylon: 12. And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel;
and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 13. And Zorobabel ...
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Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon; and after the
carrying away into Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat ...
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The Rebuilding of the Temple.
... They were under the keeping of Joshua the High Priest, and of Zerubbabel, son of
Salathiel, who was either by birth, son of King Jehoiachin, or else had been ...
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Prayers First do not Interfere with Dedication Afterwards.
... so well instructed in such histories, how that Joshua the son of Josedek the priest,
and his brethren, and Zorobabel the wise, the son of Salathiel, and Ezra ...
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Letter T
... Joel "Received 1792, Located 1798 * Tucker, Reuben "Received 1810, Located 1825 *
Tucker, Thomas W. "Received 1812 * Tudor, Salathiel "Received 1827 ...
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Altar and Temple
... Their representative was one Salathiel, who, on the failure of the direct line,
was regarded as the 'son of Jeconiah' (1 Chronicles 3:17). ...
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Letter ccxxxvi. To the Same Amphilochius.
... On the return of Salathiel and Zerubbabel the supreme government rested to a greater
degree with the people, and the sovereignty was afterwards transferred to ...
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That the Foundation and Strength of Hope and Faith is Fear.
... is good to those who sustain Him in the day of affliction, and knoweth those who
fear Him." [4338] Also in Haggai: "And Zerubbabel the son of Salathiel, of the ...
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Questions.
... A. Either he was childless, and Salathiel was his adopted son of another branch
of David's family, or else it meant that his son should not reign. 29. ...
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On Daniel. Ii. The Interpretation by Hippolytus, (Bishop) of Rome ...
... after the return of the people from Babylon under the leadership of Jesus the son
of Josedech, and Ezra the scribe, and Zerubbabel the son of Salathiel, of the ...
/.../on daniel ii the interpretation.htm

Salathiel (3 Occurrences)
...SALATHIEL. sa-la'-thi-el: (1) (Salathiel): the King James Version; Greek form of
"Shealtiel" (thus the Revised Version (British and American)). ...
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Zorobabel (3 Occurrences)
... Zorobabel (3 Occurrences). Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon,
Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... The seed of Babylon, the son of Salathiel or Shealtiel (Haggai 1:1; Zorobabel, Matthew
1:12); called also the son of Pedaiah (1 Chronicles 3:17-19), ie ...
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Jechonias (2 Occurrences)
... WBS). Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat
Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Pedaiah (8 Occurrences)
... Pedaiah's brother, Shealtiel, is also called father of Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:2; but
in 1 Chronicles 3:17 the King James Version spelled "Salathiel"). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel;
and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Shealtiel (12 Occurrences)
... she-ol'-ti-el (she'alti'el, but in Haggai 1:12, 14; Haggai 2:2, shalti'el; Septuagint
and the New Testament always Salathiel, hence, "Salathiel" of 1 Esdras 5:5 ...
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Salcah (4 Occurrences)

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Joanna (3 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the
son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri ...
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Joannes (1 Occurrence)
... 10:28. Multi-Version Concordance Joannes (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:27 of Joannes,
of Resa, of Zorobabel, of Salathiel, of Neri, (DBY). ...
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