John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 1:11

And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:Josiah begat Jeconiah — Mediately, Jehoiakim coming between.And his brethren — That is, his uncles. The Jews term all kinsmen brethren.About the time they were carried away — Which was a little after the birth of Jeconiah. read more