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Verse 4

Ruth 4:21

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Berean Standard Bible

Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

American Standard Version (1901)

and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Bible in Basic English

And Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed,

Free Bible Version

Salmon was the father of Boaz. Boaz was the father of Obed.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Salmon begate Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Salmon became the father of Boaz, Boaz became the father of Obed,

Noah Webster Bible

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

World English Bible

and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,

Young's Literal Translation

and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Context

The Line of David

²⁰Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ²¹Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

Summary

This verse concludes the book of Ruth by tracing the genealogy of King David, highlighting Ruth's significant role in his lineage. It emphasizes God's faithfulness in using ordinary individuals like Ruth to accomplish His divine purposes. The genealogy serves as a reminder that God works through the lives of His people to bring about His redemptive plan. Ruth's story exemplifies loyalty, faithfulness, and the blessings that come from trusting in God, ultimately leading to the birth of the great King David.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And Salmon begat Boaz - The Targum goes on, "And Salmon begat Absan the judge; he is Boaz the Just, on account of whose righteousness the people of the house of Israel were redeemed from the hands of their enemies; and at whose supplication the famine departed from the land of Israel." And Boaz begat Obed - "Who served the Lord in this world with a perfect heart."

Ruth 4:21

The Line of David

²⁰Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ²¹Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

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Berean Standard Bible

Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

American Standard Version (1901)

and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Bible in Basic English

And Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed,

Free Bible Version

Salmon was the father of Boaz. Boaz was the father of Obed.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Salmon begate Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Salmon became the father of Boaz, Boaz became the father of Obed,

Noah Webster Bible

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

World English Bible

and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,

Young's Literal Translation

and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,