Matthew 1:5
New International Version
Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

New Living Translation
Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse.

English Standard Version
and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse,

Berean Standard Bible
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Berean Literal Bible
And Salmon begat Boaz out of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed out of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse,

King James Bible
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

New King James Version
Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse,

New American Standard Bible
Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, and Obed fathered Jesse.

NASB 1995
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse.

NASB 1977
and to Salmon was born Boaz by Rahab; and to Boaz was born Obed by Ruth; and to Obed, Jesse;

Legacy Standard Bible
And Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Amplified Bible
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse.

Christian Standard Bible
Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse,

American Standard Version
and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

English Revised Version
and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Salmon] and [Rahab]were the father and mother of Boaz. [Boaz] and[ Ruth]were the father and mother of Obed. [Obed] was the father of Jesse,

International Standard Version
Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse,

Majority Standard Bible
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

NET Bible
Salmon the father of Boaz (by Rahab), Boaz the father of Obed (by Ruth), Obed the father of Jesse,

New Heart English Bible
and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed was the father of Jesse,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Weymouth New Testament
Salmon (by Rahab)

World English Bible
Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Salmon begot Boaz of Rahab, and Boaz begot Obed of Ruth, and Obed begot Jesse,

Berean Literal Bible
And Salmon begat Boaz out of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed out of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse,

Young's Literal Translation
and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Rath; and Obed begat Jesse;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Salmon conceived Boaz by Rahab. And Boaz conceived Obed by Ruth. And Obed conceived Jesse.

New American Bible
Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse,

New Revised Standard Version
and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Salmon begot Boaz of his wife Rahab; Boaz begot Obed of his wife Ruth; Obed begot Jesse;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Salmon begot Boaz from Rahab, Boaz begot Obayd from Ruth, Obayd begot Jesse.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Salmon begot Boaz of Rachab: Boaz begot Obed of Ruth: Obed begot Jesse:

Godbey New Testament
and Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Haweis New Testament
and Salmon begat Boaz of Rachab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse,

Mace New Testament
Salmon the father of Booz by Rachab, and Booz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse.

Weymouth New Testament
Salmon (by Rahab)

Worrell New Testament
and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Worsley New Testament
and Salmon had Booz by Rahab, and Booz had Obed by Ruth,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
4Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. 5Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,…

Cross References
Ruth 4:21
Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

Joshua 2:1
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

Joshua 6:25
And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day.

Ruth 4:13
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

1 Chronicles 2:11
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.

1 Chronicles 2:12
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Hebrews 11:31
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

James 2:25
In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?

Luke 3:32
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Luke 3:31-33
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, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

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.

1 Chronicles 2:10
Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.

1 Chronicles 2:9-12
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. / Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. ...

1 Chronicles 2:13
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,


Treasury of Scripture

And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Salmon.

Ruth 4:21
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

1 Chronicles 2:11,12
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, …

Salma, Boaz.

Joshua 2:1-22
And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there…

Joshua 6:22-25
But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her…

Hebrews 11:31
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

Rahab.

Ruth 1:4,16,17,22
And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years…

Ruth 2:1-4:22
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz…

Obed begat.

Luke 3:32
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

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Matthew 1
1. The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.
18. He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.
19. The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph,
21. and declares the names and office of Jesus;
25. Jesus is born














Salmon
Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus, representing the continuity of God's promise through generations. His name, derived from the Hebrew "שַׂלְמוֹן" (Salmon), means "garment" or "clothing," symbolizing covering and protection. Salmon's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the divine orchestration of history, as he is traditionally believed to have been one of the spies sent by Joshua to Jericho, thus connecting him to the account of Rahab.

was the father of Boaz by Rahab
This phrase underscores the remarkable inclusion of Rahab, a Gentile and former prostitute, in the lineage of Christ. Rahab's story, found in Joshua 2, is one of redemption and faith. Her marriage to Salmon and their son Boaz exemplify God's grace and the breaking of cultural and social barriers. The Greek word "ἐκ" (ek) used here indicates origin, emphasizing that Boaz's lineage is directly through Rahab, showcasing God's ability to use unexpected people for His purposes.

Boaz
Boaz, whose name means "strength" in Hebrew, is a pivotal figure in the Book of Ruth. He is a kinsman-redeemer, a concept rooted in the Hebrew word "גָּאַל" (ga'al), meaning to redeem or act as a kinsman. Boaz's actions towards Ruth reflect Christ's redemptive work for humanity. His character is marked by integrity, compassion, and obedience to God's law, making him a type of Christ in the Old Testament.

the father of Obed by Ruth
Ruth, a Moabite woman, is another Gentile included in Jesus' genealogy, highlighting the universal scope of God's salvation plan. Her account is one of loyalty and faithfulness, as seen in the Book of Ruth. The Hebrew name "עֹבֵד" (Obed) means "servant" or "worshiper," indicating a life dedicated to God. Ruth's inclusion demonstrates God's providence and the breaking of ethnic boundaries, as she becomes the great-grandmother of King David.

Obed
Obed's role in the genealogy is crucial as he links the accounts of Boaz and Ruth to the lineage of David. His name, meaning "servant," reflects the biblical theme of servanthood as a path to greatness, a principle that Jesus Himself would later embody. Obed's life is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through ordinary people.

the father of Jesse
Jesse, the father of King David, represents the culmination of God's promise to establish a royal lineage through which the Messiah would come. The Hebrew name "יִשַׁי" (Yishai) means "gift" or "God exists," signifying the divine gift of leadership and kingship bestowed upon his family. Jesse's mention in the genealogy points to the Davidic covenant and the anticipation of a future King who would reign eternally.

(5) Rachab.--The Old Testament records are silent as to the marriage of Salmon with the harlot of Jericho. When they were compiled it was probably thought of as a blot rather than a glory; but the fact may have been preserved in the traditions of the house of David. It has been conjectured that Salmon may have been one of the two unnamed spies whose lives were saved by Rahab, when he was doing the work which Caleb had done before him. The mention of Rahab in James 2:25, Hebrews 11:31, shows that her fame had risen at the time when St. Matthew wrote. The Talmud legends, curiously enough, reckon eight prophets among her descendants, including Jeremiah and Baruch, but not any of the line of David. Assuming the connection between St. Matthew and St. James, which has been shown in the Introduction to this Gospel to be probable, the mention of Rahab by both takes its place as an interesting coincidence.

Booz.--The succession is the same as in Ruth 4:21. The new fact of Salmon's marriage explains some of the features of that history--the readiness with which the sons of Naomi marry two women of the Moabites; the absence of any repugnance to such a union on the part of Boaz; perhaps the reference to Tamar in the benediction of Ruth 4:12. Salmon would seem to have been the first of the house to have had land at Bethlehem (1Chronicles 2:54), and to have gained this in part through his adoption into the family of Caleb. . . .

Verse 5. - Salmon begat Booz ( Boaz, Revised Version) of Rachab ( Rahab, Revised Version). That this was Rahab of Jericho has been generally received, and it is clear from the narrative in Joshua 2:11, where Rahab declares, "The Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath," that, whatever this woman's previous life and character may have been, she was then not unlikely to join herself to the Israelites. Moreover, her great services rendered to the spies, and the conspicuous way in which she and her house were singled out for preservation from all the rest of the city, may have marked her as not unfit to become the wife of a chief man in Israel. The Old Testament says nothing of this marriage, but there has been no endeavour made in the Bible to preserve every detail of the genealogies, the record of the successive fathers being all that for Jewish purposes was required. But that Rahab of Jericho was received among the people of Israel, not merely as one dwelling in their midst (Joshua 6:25), but to a place of honour among them, was an old tradition among the Jews; cf. T. B. Meg., 14 b ( vide Lightfoot, 'Her. Hebr.'), where Neriah, Baruch, Seraiah, Maaseiah, Jeremiah, Hilkiah, Hanameel, and Shallum, and also Huldah, are all said to have sprung from her. Some also say that she was made a proselyte, and was married to Joshua - a tradition followed, as it seems, in the Midrash 'Koh.,' on Ecclesiastes 8:10.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Salmon
Σαλμὼν (Salmōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4533: Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. Of Hebrew origin; Salmon, an Israelite.

was the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Boaz
Βόες (Boes)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1003: Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite.

by
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

Rahab,
Ῥαχάβ (Rhachab)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4477: Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. From the same as Rhaab; Rachab, a Canaanitess.

Boaz
Βόες (Boes)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1003: Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Obed
Ἰωβὴδ (Iōbēd)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5601: Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite.

by
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

Ruth,
Ῥούθ (Rhouth)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4503: Ruth, wife of Boaz and mother of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Ruth, a Moabitess.

Obed
Ἰωβὴδ (Iōbēd)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5601: Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Jesse,
Ἰεσσαί (Iessai)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2421: (Hebrew), Jesse, son of Obed, and father of King David. Of Hebrew origin; Jessae, an Israelite.


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