Ruth 4:22
New International Version
Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David.

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

English Standard Version
Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David.

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

King James Bible
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

New King James Version
Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David.

New American Standard Bible
and Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David.

NASB 1995
and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

NASB 1977
and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.

Amplified Bible
Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David [the king of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus Christ].

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Obed fathered Jesse, who fathered David.

American Standard Version
and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

English Revised Version
and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Obed] was the father of Jesse. [Jesse] was the father of [David].

International Standard Version
Then Obed fathered Jesse, who fathered David.

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

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

New Heart English Bible
and Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

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

Young's Literal Translation
and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Obed begot Isai, Isai begot David.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Obed conceived Jesse, Jesse conceived David.

New American Bible
Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ubed begot Iyshay, and Iyshay begot David the King [23] The book of Ruth is finished.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Obed begot Jessae; and Jessae begot David.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Line of David
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,

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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 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 Chronicles 2:12-15
Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. / Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, / Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, ...

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. ...

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

Jesse

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.

Isaiah 11:1
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

David

1 Chronicles 2:15
Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:

Matthew 1:6
And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

Luke 3:31
Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,

Ruth 4:17-22
And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David…

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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














Obed
The name "Obed" in Hebrew means "servant" or "worshiper." This is significant as it reflects the humble and devoted nature of Ruth and Boaz's lineage. Obed's birth is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness, as he is the product of a union that was orchestrated by divine intervention. In the broader biblical narrative, Obed represents the continuation of God's promise to His people, serving as a bridge between the judges and the monarchy in Israel.

was the father of
This phrase indicates lineage and heritage, emphasizing the importance of family and generational blessings in the biblical context. In Hebrew culture, genealogy was crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's promises. The phrase underscores the continuity of God's covenant through successive generations, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving His chosen line.

Jesse
Jesse, whose name means "gift" or "God exists," is a pivotal figure in the lineage of David. He is a symbol of God's grace and the fulfillment of His promises. Jesse's role as the father of David places him in the direct line of the Messiah, as prophesied in the Old Testament. His life and family are a testament to God's sovereign plan and the unfolding of His redemptive history.

and Jesse was the father of
This repetition of the phrase reinforces the importance of lineage and the transmission of God's promises through generations. It highlights the role of family in God's plan and the way He uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. The phrase also serves as a reminder of the faithfulness required to pass on a godly heritage.

David
David, whose name means "beloved," is one of the most significant figures in the Bible. He is known as a man after God's own heart and is the archetype of a godly king. David's life is a tapestry of triumphs and failures, yet he remains a central figure in God's redemptive plan. As the ancestor of Jesus Christ, David's lineage fulfills the messianic prophecies and establishes the eternal kingdom promised to him by God. His inclusion in this genealogy underscores the theme of redemption and the unfolding of God's salvation history through unexpected and humble beginnings.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

Jesse,
יִשָׁ֔י (yi·šāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David

and Jesse
וְיִשַׁ֖י (wə·yi·šay)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David

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

David.
דָּוִֽד׃ (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse


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