Various Church Fathers
Chapter VI.
Julius Africanus. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors
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Matthan, descended from Solomon, begat Jacob. Matthan dying, Melchi, descended from Nathan, begat Heli by the same wife. Therefore Heli and Jacob are uterine brothers. Heli dying childless, Jacob raised up seed to him and begat Joseph, his own son by nature, but the son of Heli by law. Thus Joseph was the son of both.
Translated by ANF/NPNF editors. Edition ccel.anf06.division.v.en.