1 Chronicles 2:12
New International Version
Boaz the father of Obed and Obed the father of Jesse.

New Living Translation
Boaz was the father of Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse.

English Standard Version
Boaz fathered Obed, Obed fathered Jesse.

Berean Standard Bible
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

King James Bible
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

New King James Version
Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;

New American Standard Bible
Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse;

NASB 1995
Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;

NASB 1977
Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;

Legacy Standard Bible
Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;

Amplified Bible
Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse.

Christian Standard Bible
Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.

American Standard Version
and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;

Contemporary English Version
Obed, and Jesse.

English Revised Version
and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Good News Translation
Obed, and Jesse.

International Standard Version
Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.

Majority Standard Bible
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

NET Bible
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

New Heart English Bible
and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;

Webster's Bible Translation
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

World English Bible
and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;

Young's Literal Translation
and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Boot beget Obed, and Obed beget Isai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, Boaz conceived Obed, who also himself conceived Jesse.

New American Bible
Boaz became the father of Obed. Obed became the father of Jesse.

New Revised Standard Version
Boaz of Obed, Obed of Jesse.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Boaz begat Obed; and Obed begat Jesse;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Baaz begot Ubar and Ubar begot Iyshay.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Booz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jessae.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
11Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. 12Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. 13Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,…

Cross References
Ruth 4:21-22
Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, / Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.

Matthew 1:5-6
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Luke 3:31-32
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:4
For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.

1 Kings 15:3
And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been.

2 Kings 14:3
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done.

2 Kings 16:2
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

2 Kings 18:3
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Kings 22:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

Psalm 89:20
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.


Treasury of Scripture

And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

Jesse.

1 Chronicles 10:14
And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.

Ruth 4:22
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

1 Samuel 16:1
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














Boaz was the father of Obed
Boaz is a significant figure in the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus Christ. He is prominently featured in the Book of Ruth, where he is depicted as a kinsman-redeemer, a type of Christ. The role of a kinsman-redeemer was to protect the interests of needy family members, which Boaz fulfills by marrying Ruth, a Moabite widow, and thus preserving the family line. This act of redemption is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work for humanity. Boaz's actions demonstrate the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's laws, as well as the inclusion of Gentiles into God's covenant community, as Ruth was not an Israelite by birth.

and Obed was the father of Jesse
Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth, continues the lineage that leads to King David. His name means "servant" or "worshiper," reflecting the role of his descendants in serving God and leading His people. Obed's birth is a testament to God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises, as it ensures the continuation of the line that would bring forth the Messiah. The inclusion of Ruth, a Moabite, in this lineage highlights God's grace and the breaking down of ethnic barriers, pointing to the universal scope of the gospel.

and Obed was the father of Jesse
Jesse, the father of David, is a pivotal figure in the history of Israel. He is from Bethlehem, a town that holds significant prophetic importance as the birthplace of Jesus (Micah 5:2). Jesse's role as the father of David places him in the direct line of the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy that the Savior would come from the house of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Jesse's family is a symbol of God's sovereign choice, as David, the youngest and seemingly least likely of his sons, is chosen by God to be king. This choice underscores the biblical theme that God often uses the humble and unexpected to accomplish His purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Boaz
Boaz is a significant figure in the lineage of David and Jesus Christ. He is known for his role in the Book of Ruth as the kinsman-redeemer who marries Ruth, a Moabite widow, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience to God's law.

2. Obed
Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth. His birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of God's providential plan, linking the account of Ruth to the lineage of King David.

3. Jesse
Jesse is the father of King David. He is an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospels, and represents the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Lineage
God's hand is evident in the genealogies of the Bible, showing His sovereign plan through generations. This reminds us that God is in control of history and our personal accounts.

Faithfulness and Redemption
Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a powerful illustration of faithfulness and redemption. It encourages us to act with integrity and compassion, reflecting Christ's love and redemption in our lives.

The Importance of Legacy
The mention of Obed and Jesse highlights the importance of legacy and the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. We are called to live in a way that honors God and influences those who come after us.

God's Inclusion of All People
Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the lineage of Christ, demonstrating God's inclusive love and grace. This challenges us to embrace and love people from all backgrounds.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Boaz
וּבֹ֙עַז֙ (ū·ḇō·‘az)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Obed,
עוֹבֵ֔ד (‘ō·w·ḇêḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5744: Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites

and Obed
וְעוֹבֵ֖ד (wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5744: Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Jesse.
יִשָֽׁי׃ (yi·šāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David


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