Ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus, son of Achim
Eliud
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A postexilic ancestor of Jesus named only in Matthew's genealogy, with no narrative recorded anywhere in Scripture.
Life and work
Eliud appears exactly once in Scripture, named as the son of Achim and father of Eleazar in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:14-15). No narrative episode involving Eliud is recorded anywhere in the Bible — he is known only as a name in the chain linking the postexilic descendants of Zerubbabel to Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Extra-biblical evidence
No extra-biblical source or narrative episode exists for Eliud; he is attested only in Matthew's genealogy.
Scripture references
- Matthew 1:14-15 — Named as a son of Achim and father of Eleazar in Jesus's genealogy
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