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 was the father of Boaz
Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospels. He is traditionally believed to have been one of the Israelite spies who married Rahab, the Canaanite woman from Jericho who protected the spies (Joshua 2). This union is a powerful example of God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community. Salmon's marriage to Rahab also highlights the theme of redemption and transformation, as Rahab's faith led to her becoming part of the lineage of the Messiah. This connection to Rahab is a testament to God's ability to use unexpected people and circumstances to fulfill His divine purposes.

Boaz was the father of Obed
Boaz is a central figure in the Book of Ruth, known for his role as the kinsman-redeemer. His actions towards Ruth, a Moabite widow, reflect the themes of loyalty, kindness, and redemption. Boaz's willingness to marry Ruth and redeem her family line is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work for humanity. The concept of the kinsman-redeemer is a type of Christ, who redeems believers from sin and restores them to a right relationship with God. Boaz's marriage to Ruth also signifies the breaking down of ethnic barriers, as Ruth, a foreigner, becomes an ancestor of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. The birth of Obed to Boaz and Ruth is a fulfillment of God's providential plan, ensuring the continuation of the Messianic line.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Salmon
Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He is noted as the father of Boaz, who plays a crucial role in the Book of Ruth. Salmon is traditionally believed to have married Rahab, the woman from Jericho who helped the Israelite spies.

2. Boaz
Boaz is a central character in the Book of Ruth. He is a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth. His marriage to Ruth is a pivotal event that leads to the birth of Obed.

3. Obed
Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth. He is significant as the grandfather of King David, making him an important link in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

4. Bethlehem
This town is the setting for much of the Book of Ruth and is also the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ.

5. Genealogy of Jesus
The genealogy presented in Ruth 4:21 is part of the lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the Old Testament account to the New Testament fulfillment of prophecy.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Lineage
The genealogy in Ruth 4:21 demonstrates God's sovereign plan in history, using ordinary people to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. This reminds us that God is at work in our lives, even in the mundane details.

Redemption and Grace
Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Just as Boaz redeemed Ruth, Christ redeems us, bringing us into His family.

Faithfulness and Legacy
The faithfulness of individuals like Boaz and Ruth impacts future generations. Our actions and faith today can leave a legacy that influences others for Christ.

God's Inclusion of All People
Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the lineage of Christ, illustrating God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in His redemptive plan. This encourages us to embrace diversity within the body of Christ.

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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