David the king. Ruth 4:22. This addition to the name of David is because of the object of Matthew's Gospel. See the Structure on p. 1305.Luke 1:32.
the king. Omitted by all the critical Greek texts enumerated and named in App-94.
Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:24. The line in Matthew is the regal line through Solomon, exhausted in Joseph. The line in Luke is the legal line through Nathan, an elder brother (2 Samuel 5:14), exhausted in Mary. If Christ be not risen, therefore, all prophecies must fail.
her, &c. See note on Thamar, Matthew 1:3.
Urias. Uriah (2 Samuel 12:24).