Melchi
Mentioned in AD 26 traditional (Jones)
The son of Addi, and father of Neri (Luke 3:28).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 53rd generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Addi, Cosam, Elmodam, and Er.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Melchi 2 |
| KJV | Melchi 3 |
| ASV | Melchi 2 |
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Luke1 verse
- 3:28
the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The son of Addi, and father of Neri (Luke 3:28).