Ruth 4:19
New International Version
Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab,

New Living Translation
Hezron was the father of Ram. Ram was the father of Amminadab.

English Standard Version
Hezron fathered Ram, Ram fathered Amminadab,

Berean Standard Bible
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

King James Bible
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

New King James Version
Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begot Amminadab;

New American Standard Bible
Hezron fathered Ram, and Ram fathered Amminadab,

NASB 1995
and to Hezron was born Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab,

NASB 1977
and to Hezron was born Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,

Amplified Bible
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab,

Christian Standard Bible
Hezron fathered Ram, Ram fathered Amminadab,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezron fathered Ram, who fathered Amminadab.

American Standard Version
and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

English Revised Version
and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Hezron] was the father of Ram. [Ram] was the father of Amminadab.

International Standard Version
Hezron fathered Ram, and Ram fathered Amminadab.

Majority Standard Bible
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

NET Bible
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

New Heart English Bible
and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

World English Bible
and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begot Amminidab,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminidab,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Aminadab,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Esron begot Aram, Aram begot Aminadab,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Hezron conceived Aram, Aram conceived Amminadab,

New American Bible
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

New Revised Standard Version
Hezron of Ram, Ram of Amminadab,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Hezron begat Aram, and Aram begat Amminadab,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Khetsrun begot Aram, Aram begot Aminadab
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begot Amminadab;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Esrom begot Aram; and Aram begot Aminadab.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Line of David
18Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, 19Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, 20Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,…

Cross References
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,

1 Chronicles 2:11-12
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. / Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

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

Genesis 38:29
But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez.

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 2:9-10
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.

1 Chronicles 2:50-51
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.

1 Chronicles 2:54
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,

1 Chronicles 4:21-22
The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, / Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)

1 Chronicles 9:4
Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

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 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

2 Samuel 23:1
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:


Treasury of Scripture

And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

begat Ram

1 Chronicles 2:9,10
The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai…

Matthew 1:4
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Luke 3:33
Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,

Aram, Aminadab

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Ruth 4
1. Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman
6. He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel
9. Boaz buys the inheritance
11. He marries Ruth
13. She bears Obed, the grandfather of David
18. The generations of Pharez unto David














Hezron was the father of Ram
Hezron is a significant figure in the genealogy of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Hezron's lineage is crucial as it connects to the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. This genealogy underscores God's faithfulness in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come. Hezron's mention in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The genealogical records in the Bible serve to authenticate the historical reality of these figures and their roles in God's redemptive plan.

Ram was the father of Amminadab
Ram, also known as Aram in some biblical texts, continues the lineage leading to King David. The name Ram means "exalted" or "high," which may reflect the esteemed position of his descendants. Amminadab, Ram's son, is a notable figure as he is the father-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother, through his daughter Elisheba. This connection ties the royal line of Judah to the priestly line of Levi, illustrating the unity and interdependence of the tribes of Israel. The genealogical record here emphasizes the divine orchestration of history, ensuring that the lineage leading to the Messiah is preserved through various familial and tribal connections.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezron
A descendant of Judah, Hezron is part of the genealogy that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ. His inclusion in this lineage highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribe of Judah.

2. Ram
The son of Hezron, Ram continues the genealogical line that is significant in the history of Israel. His mention underscores the continuity of God's plan through generations.

3. Amminadab
The son of Ram, Amminadab is another link in the chain leading to David. His role in the genealogy emphasizes the importance of each generation in God's redemptive history.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogy in Ruth 4:19 reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises. Despite human failures and challenges, God's plan unfolds through each generation.

The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can find encouragement in the spiritual lineage that connects us to the early church and the promises of God.

Every Role Matters
Each person in the genealogy, though not all are well-known, played a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. This teaches us that our contributions, no matter how small they seem, are significant in God's eyes.

God's Sovereignty in History
The unfolding of history through these genealogies demonstrates God's sovereign control over time and events. We can trust that He is working all things for His purposes.(19) Ram.--See 1Chronicles 2:9; St. Matthew 1:3. Amminadab.--It was to his daughter Elisheba that Aaron was married. (Exodus 6:23).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hezron
וְחֶצְרוֹן֙ (wə·ḥeṣ·rō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2696: Hezron -- two Israelites, also two places in Judah

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

Ram,
רָ֔ם (rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7410: Two Israelites, also family of Elihu

Ram
וְרָ֖ם (wə·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7410: Two Israelites, also family of Elihu

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

Amminadab,
עַמִּֽינָדָֽב׃ (‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5992: Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites


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