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Ruth 4

Ruth 4:22

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

Modern
Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.
Traditional
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
Literal
…and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
Latin
Obed genuit Isai, Isai genuit David.

Original

Hebrew
English
Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.

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

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesse: Father of King David Obed: Son of Boaz and Ruth

Glossary

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

Topics

David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Genealogy of Pharez to David Obed: Son of Boaz and Grandfather of David Ruth: Becomes an Ancestor of Jesus the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Jesse