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Ruth 4

Ruth 4:18

The Line of David · Ruth 4:18–22
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Translations

Modern
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,
Traditional
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
Literal
And these are the generations of Perez: Perez begat Hezron,
Latin
Hæ sunt generationes Phares: Phares genuit Esron,

Original

Hebrew
English
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,

Notes

Ruth 4:18–22

The book of Ruth ends with a genealogy of ten generations, from Perez, the son of Judah (Jacob’s son), to David, the grandson of Obed. This story is not only one of the world's great tales but also details the family history of David, Israel’s greatest king. The fact that Ruth and Boaz were ancestors of Israel’s greatest king is a major reason for including this small book in the Old Testament.

Theme notes and profiles

David Intermarriage and Divorce

Parallels

Matthew 1:1–17 Luke 3:23–38

People

Hezron: Son of Perez, grandson of Judah, ancestor of David Perez: Son of Judah, ancestor of David and Jesus

Glossary

Amminadab Boaz (Person) David Genealogy of Jesus Christ Hezron (Person) Jesse (Person) Marriage, Marriage Customs Naomi Obed Perez, Perezite Ruth, Book of

Topics

Amminadab: Father-In-Law of Aaron: Lineage of David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Genealogy of Pharez to David Obed: Son of Boaz and Grandfather of David