Joseph, the son of Mattathias, is mentioned inLuke 3:24as part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through his mother Mary's family line. Joseph is listed as the son of Mattathias and the father of Jannai. The genealogy spans several centuries, from Jesus back to Adam, demonstrating Jesus' connection to the ancestral line of David and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. However, no additional information is provided about Joseph's life or the specific time period in which he lived.
Joseph
MattathiasEnglishA man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Luk.3.24.