What is the significance of Matthew starting with the names of the ancestors of Jesus?

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                          The Gospel of Matthew starts by stating the names of ancestors of Jesus Christ. Does that have any significance other than to establish that Jesus was a descendant of King David?
                        

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What is the significance of Matthew starting with the names of the ancestors of Jesus?

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