I think 40 with respect to Biblical generations/genealogy also can be used to denote, in general, an 'unknown number'. I am a (non-professional) genealogist (for almost 40 years). Based on the standard number of years used for a generation; namely, 20, if you do the math, it just doesn't add up correctly with respect to historical time. In short, there are a considerable number of generations missing (typically "filled in" by assigning people inordinately long lifespans).
Biblical Meaning of the Figure 40
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Yes I agree, the generations wasn't to be of exact order of historical account, they are a symbolic account, and there is info that can be known by learning of them.
the order in the bible is somewhat read like a tree, start on the left side of the tree branches with King David through Solomon a son of David to Joseph husband of Mary, around the top of the tree to Heli/Eli then the right side of the tree branches back to Nathan a son of David, down the tree trunk to Adam.
the order in the bible is somewhat read like a tree, start on the left side of the tree branches with King David through Solomon a son of David to Joseph husband of Mary, around the top of the tree to Heli/Eli then the right side of the tree branches back to Nathan a son of David, down the tree trunk to Adam.