Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 4:21 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ruth 4:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 4 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,”
Ruth 4:21 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ruth 4:21
People Mentioned
Commentary on Ruth 4:21
Genealogy continues: 'And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed'. This verse formally includes Boaz and his son Obed in the genealogical record, cementing Ruth's integration and Obed's legitimacy. The economy of expression—'begat'—emphasizes the biological and legal continuity across generations. Boaz, son of Rahab the Canaanite, married Ruth the Moabitess, showing his family's pattern of receiving faithful Gentiles.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 4:21
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
“the son of Obed”
“and Salma became the father of Boaz”