Ruth 4:21
New International Version
Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed,

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

English Standard Version
Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed,

Berean Standard Bible
Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

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

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

New American Standard Bible
and Salmon fathered Boaz, and Boaz fathered Obed,

NASB 1995
and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

NASB 1977
and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,

Amplified Bible
Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed,

Christian Standard Bible
Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Salmon fathered Boaz, who fathered Obed.

American Standard Version
and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Salmon] was the father of Boaz. [Boaz] was the father of Obed.

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

Majority Standard Bible
Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
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,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Salmon begot Boaz, and Boaz begot Obed,

Young's Literal Translation
and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Salmon conceived Boaz, Boaz conceived Obed,

New American Bible
Salma was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

New Revised Standard Version
Salmon of Boaz, Boaz of Obed,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shelah begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shela begot Baaz and Baaz begot Ubed
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Salmon begot Boaz, and Boaz begot Obed;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Salmon begot Booz; and Booz begot Obed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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, 22Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.…

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.

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. ...

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 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.

2 Kings 8:19
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah


Treasury of Scripture

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Salmon

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

Salma

Matthew 1:5
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

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,

and Boaz

1 Chronicles 2:12
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

Matthew 1:5
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

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,

Booz

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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














Salmon
The name "Salmon" is rooted in the Hebrew word "שַׂלְמוֹן" (Salmon), which means "garment" or "clothing." Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew. Historically, Salmon is believed to have been one of the leaders of Israel during the time of the conquest of Canaan. He is traditionally considered to have married Rahab, the Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho. This union is a testament to God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into His covenant people, foreshadowing the universal scope of the Gospel.

was the father of
This phrase indicates a generational link and is crucial in biblical genealogies. The Hebrew word used here is "הוֹלִיד" (holid), which means "to beget" or "to father." In the context of ancient Israel, genealogies were not merely records of ancestry but were vital for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's promises. The act of fathering in biblical terms often carries the weight of legacy and divine purpose, as each generation plays a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Boaz
The name "Boaz" comes from the Hebrew "בֹּעַז" (Boaz), meaning "strength" or "swiftness." Boaz is a central figure in the Book of Ruth, known for his role as the kinsman-redeemer. His character exemplifies righteousness, kindness, and obedience to God's law. Boaz's marriage to Ruth, a Moabite woman, highlights the theme of redemption and God's providence. It also underscores the breaking of ethnic barriers, as Ruth becomes part of the lineage of David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Boaz's life is a powerful reminder of how God uses individuals to fulfill His covenant promises.

Obed
The name "Obed" is derived from the Hebrew "עֹבֵד" (Obed), meaning "servant" or "worshiper." Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth, and his birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of God's faithfulness to His people. Obed's role in the genealogy is significant as he is the grandfather of King David, establishing the Davidic line through which the Messiah would come. The name "Obed" reflects a life dedicated to service and worship, embodying the response of gratitude and devotion to God's redemptive work. His inclusion in the genealogy emphasizes the importance of each link in the chain of God's salvation history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Salmon
וְשַׂלְמוֹן֙ (wə·śal·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8012: Salmon -- father of Boaz

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

Boaz,
בֹּ֔עַז (bō·‘az)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple

Boaz
וּבֹ֖עַז (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
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

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


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