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And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon.
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Having heard of the mighty acts of the Israelites, she held a greater love for Israel than for her own nation. This is particularly compelling for two reasons. First, although Salmon was a distinguished figure among the Israelites, being of the tribe of Judah and a chief’s son, he recognized the righteousness of Raab, who was transformed through God's grace. She was embraced by God, taken away from Jericho, counted among the daughters of Israel, and honored by Salmon in marriage. Secondly, on a deeper spiritual level, Raab represents the Church. Despite being a Gentile and a harlot, she welcomed the messengers of Jesus Christ—specifically, the apostles—into her heart, concealing their teachings in the upper chamber of her mind to protect them from the devil, the ruler of this world. The scarlet cord she hung from her window (Hab. 2:15-21) symbolizes the future passion of the Lord; thus, she was spared, removed from the world, sanctified, and became the bride of Christ. Salmon appears in the genealogy of Abraham as the tenth name. The number ten, which represents perfection, encapsulates the mystery of the perfect Christ. Thus, the initial letter of Christ's name, jota, also corresponds to ten. Consequently, since Salmon embodies this numerical mystery as Christ, and Raab signifies the Church, it is plausible to view Raab as the Church, whom Salmon, representing Christ, took as his wife. It is conceivable that the name Salmon translates to 'receive the vessel' because he was divinely appointed to welcome Raab, the chosen vessel. Just as Paul, formerly a persecutor, was entrusted with the apostleship and became a chosen instrument of God, so too was Raab, though a Gentile and a harlot, considered worthy of marriage to Salmon. This union can be interpreted in a spiritual sense, aligning with her becoming a chosen vessel for Christ. Both of her names reflect this mystery; she was originally named Raab, meaning 'vastness' or 'spread,' alluding to the Church being called from across the nations, or 'spread,' in that she believed and was established globally. After her marriage to Salmon, she was referred to as Rahab, meaning 'ascension.' Just as the Rahab of the Old Testament was physically exalted among the daughters of Israel through a noble union, she now symbolizes a spiritual elevation, as the Church, previously idol-worshipping, has become a companion to angels, the bride of Christ, and a daughter of God."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Why does he reference not only Phares, the father of Esrom, along with his descendants, but also Zara, his twin brother? Their birth illustrates a profound divine truth. When it was time for their arrival, Zara emerged first with his hand, which the attending woman promptly tied with a scarlet thread before he withdrew his hand, allowing Phares to be born next (Gen. 38:29; 1 Chron. 2:5, 10; Ruth 4:19). This serves as a sign, indicating that just as Zara's hand appeared prior to Phares’ birth, so too did the Gospel emerge before the law. All the faithful saints preceding the law were justified by their faith in Christ rather than by adherence to the law. Figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the righteous who predated the law led lives shaped by the Gospel. However, once the law was unveiled, the Gospel life was concealed, mirroring how Zara’s hand was hidden. When Phares was born, Zara, represented by the scarlet thread, emerged from the womb, symbolizing that the faith sealed by the blood of Jesus Christ came into light. Moreover, the Evangelist includes their mother Tamar, despite her having borne them through improper means, to illustrate that parental sinfulness does not prevent individuals from being acceptable to God."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"‘Aram to Aminadab.’ 1 Chron. 2:10. ‘Aminadab - Naasson’: 1 Chron. 2:10. There lies a connection between Phares (Matt. 1:3), who, alongside Jacob's lineage, journeyed into Egypt, and Naasson (Matt. 1:4), who was a forebear of the tribe of Judah (Num. 2:3) at the time of the Israelites' exodus after their 430-year residence in Egypt. Notably, only three individuals in this genealogy are mentioned; evidently, certain figures are left out, as indicated in 1 Chron. 2:10-11. These omissions will be explored further, as we will demonstrate, serving specific purposes (refer to the note on Matthew 1:17). ‘Naasson to Salmon’: 1 Chron. 2:11."}]}
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