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Ruth 4:17 Cross-References
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“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.”
Ruth 4:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 4:17
Naming and genealogy: 'And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed'. The community names the child 'Obed' (Oved, עוֹבֵד, meaning 'servant' or 'worshiper'), perhaps indicating 'servant of God' or noting his future service to family line. The statement 'son born to Naomi' legally establishes him as heir to Elimelech/Mahlon, not Boaz's primary heir. 'He is the father of Jesse, the father of David'—this genealogical note reveals the story's cosmic significance. Ruth's faithfulness positioned her as great-grandmother of Israel's g...
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Cross-References for Ruth 4:17
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