Moreover, the genealogical records in the Bible were necessary to identify the Messiah, who was foretold to be a direct descendant of King David. ​ — 2 Samuel 7: 12, 13; Luke 1: 32; 3: 23 - 31.
Pealegi olid suguvõsaregistrid hädavajalikud Messia äratundmiseks. Ennustati ju tema kohta, et ta on kuningas Taaveti otsene järeltulija.