Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Messiah called Son of Pharez — restorer of six lost blessings (Ber. R. 12)
Son of Pharez
Ruth's genealogy traces the line from Perez to David, and Matthew picks up exactly where Ruth left off — all the way to Jesus.
Old Testament
Ruth 4:18
This, then, is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron.
New Testament
Matthew 1:3
Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron.
Why This Matters
Ruth's genealogy traces the line from Perez to David, and Matthew picks up exactly where Ruth left off — all the way to Jesus. The Savior's family tree is full of grace.
Reflection
Jesus, Son of David, Son of Abraham — through Son of Pharez, deepen my trust in the faithfulness of God across generations.
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