When did the Davidic genealogy almost come to an end?
The Davidic genealogy nearly ended during the Babylonian captivity. At that time, only one man remained in the kingly line capable of having a son, and it appeared he might not make it, which would have broken the line. But God prevailed, and the genealogy continued until Christ was born.
Les teaches that the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel chapter 7 set up a royal family beginning with David, coming down through Solomon and Nathan and continuing through history to Joseph and Mary in the New Testament. He notes that once or twice it seemed the genealogy would break. He calls this the "wasp neck," during the Babylonian captivity, when only one man remained in that kingly line who could still have a son. It almost looked like he would not make it, and the line could have ended with just a little snip. But God prevailed, and the genealogy continued until Christ was born.
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Why was the Davidic genealogy almost broken during the Babylonian captivity?
During the Babylonian captivity the Davidic genealogy almost broke, because only one man was left in the kingly line who could still father a son.