MELCHI

(Melʹchi) [from Heb., meaning “My King”].

The name of two maternal ancestors of Jesus Christ.

1. The “son” (or descendant) of Addi and father (or ancestor) of Neri.​—Lu 3:27, 28.

2. The “son” (or descendant) of Jannai and father (or ancestor) of Levi.​—Lu 3:23, 24.