This verse lists the descendants of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah who was taken into exile in Babylon. It serves as a historical record of the royal lineage of Judah, tracing the genealogy from Jehoiachin to the post-exilic period. The mention of Jehoiachin highlights the consequences of the Babylonian captivity on the royal line of Judah, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's judgment on the nation for their disobedience. Despite the exile, the genealogy also points towards the continuity of God's covenant promises with the people of Judah, preserving the lineage for the eventual restoration of the Davidic monarchy through Jesus Christ.