The simple answer is that Matthew records Joseph's ancestors, and Luke records Mary's. Some Bible readers wonder why the Gospels give two genealogies for Jesus. His family belonged to Bethlehem, David's city, but he had moved to Nazareth (1988, p. James Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible clarifies Joseph's lineage: "Every Jew kept a record of his lineage, and was proud if he could claim royal or priestly descent Joseph was 'a son of David' (Matthew 1:20 Luke 2:4). Yet the New Testament's details about their lives help enhance our understanding of these two honored parents.
Only a small portion of the New Testament discusses His parents-Joseph, His stepfather, and Mary, His mother. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David" (Luke 1:28 Luke 1:31-32). Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. To Mary Gabriel relayed this message directly from God: "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you blessed are you among women!. Jesus Christ has included others-you and me- in His spiritual family as His brothers and sisters. Though Joseph and Mary were entrusted with the responsibility and blessing of overseeing the childhood of God’s own Son, the family relationship doesn’t stop there.
make ready a people prepared for the Lord" (Luke 1:13 Luke 1:17). To Zacharias Gabriel said: "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. God directed the archangel Gabriel to deliver two messages to two married couples: Zacharias and Elizabeth and Mary and Joseph.
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