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Ruth 4:21 Cross-References

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And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Ruth 4:21 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ruth 4:21

People Mentioned

S
Salmonson of Nahshon and father of Boaz in the lineage of King David (RUT 4:19)
B
Boazkinsman of Naomi's husband (RUT 2:1) who redeemed Ruth (RUT 4:10)
O
Obedson of Ruth and father of Jesse (RUT 4:17)

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

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