Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:45 pm
Coniah is a descendent of David. All the forms of his name are Jehoachin, Joiachin, Jeconiah, Jechoniah, and Coniah. He was one of the last two kings of Judah, and a descendent of David via the royal line. I don't know all the details, but he did something to upset God, and was referred to in Jeremiah 22:28-30(where the curse is mentioned) as a despised, shattered jar, and as an undesirable vessel.
Like all of the kings of Judah, he was wicked and displeased the Lord. He was therefore cursed to be the last royal descendent of his line. None of his descendents would "prosper sitting on the throne of David or ruling again in Judah."
Joseph is a biological descendent of Coniah. Jesus is not Joseph's biological son. Ergo Jesus has no biological ties to Coniah, but still has ties to the throne of David due to his adoptive status. He's the heir, but not a descendent.
Like all of the kings of Judah, he was wicked and displeased the Lord. He was therefore cursed to be the last royal descendent of his line. None of his descendents would "prosper sitting on the throne of David or ruling again in Judah."
Joseph is a biological descendent of Coniah. Jesus is not Joseph's biological son. Ergo Jesus has no biological ties to Coniah, but still has ties to the throne of David due to his adoptive status. He's the heir, but not a descendent.