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Melchi

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Μελχί, for Hebrews מִלְכַּי, my king), the name of two of Christ's maternal ancestors. (See GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST).

1. The son of Addi and father (maternal grandfather) of Neri or Neriah (Luke 3:28); probably identical with the MAASEIAH of 2 Chronicles 34:8).

2. The son of Janna and father of Levi, fourth in ascent from the Virgin Mary (Luke 3:24). BC. much ante 22.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Melchi'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/melchi.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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