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The carpenter Joseph was the foster father of Jesus. Because he was not the biological father of Jesus, his genealogy is not listed. However it is known that he was, like Mary, of the line of David and thus of the tribe of Judah.

Roman Catholic AnswerJoseph, as mentioned above, was Jesus' foster father. However, the genealogy listed is that of Joseph as he was the legal father of Jesus and, in the Jewish mindset, this is all that is required. Adoption in the Jewish culture entitled you to all the benefits of the adopted parent's heritage.
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