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Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse. <a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Salmon begat Boaz out of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed out of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, <a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, and Obed fathered Jesse. <a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and to Salmon was born Boaz by Rahab; and to Boaz was born Obed by Ruth; and to Obed, Jesse; <a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed was the father of Jesse. <a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse. <a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse, <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [Salmon] and [Rahab]were the father and mother of Boaz. [Boaz] and[ Ruth]were the father and mother of Obed. [Obed] was the father of Jesse, <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse, <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Salmon the father of Boaz (by Rahab), Boaz the father of Obed (by Ruth), Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed was the father of Jesse, <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Salmon (by Rahab)<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Salmon begot Boaz of Rahab, and Boaz begot Obed of Ruth, and Obed begot Jesse, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Salmon begat Boaz out of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed out of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Rath; and Obed begat Jesse;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Salmon conceived Boaz by Rahab. And Boaz conceived Obed by Ruth. And Obed conceived Jesse. <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Salmon begot Boaz of his wife Rahab; Boaz begot Obed of his wife Ruth; Obed begot Jesse; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Salmon begot Boaz from Rahab, Boaz begot Obayd from Ruth, Obayd begot Jesse.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Salmon begot Boaz of Rachab: Boaz begot Obed of Ruth: Obed begot Jesse: <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and Salmon begat Boaz of Rachab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Salmon the father of Booz by Rachab, and Booz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse. <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Salmon (by Rahab) <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and Salmon had Booz by Rahab, and Booz had Obed by Ruth, <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=32" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a> …4Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. 5<a href="/greek/4533.htm" title="4533: Salmōn (N-NMS) -- Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. Of Hebrew origin; Salmon, an Israelite.">Salmon</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">was the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1003.htm" title="1003: Boes (N-AMS) -- Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite.">Boaz</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4477.htm" title="4477: Rhachab (N-GFS) -- Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. From the same as Rhaab; Rachab, a Canaanitess.">Rahab,</a> <a href="/greek/1003.htm" title="1003: Boes (N-NMS) -- Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite.">Boaz</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5601.htm" title="5601: Iōbēd (N-AMS) -- Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite.">Obed</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4503.htm" title="4503: Rhouth (N-GFS) -- Ruth, wife of Boaz and mother of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Ruth, a Moabitess.">Ruth,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5601.htm" title="5601: Iōbēd (N-NMS) -- Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite.">Obed</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2421.htm" title="2421: Iessai (N-AMS) -- (Hebrew), Jesse, son of Obed, and father of King David. Of Hebrew origin; Jessae, an Israelite.">Jesse,</a> 6and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1</a> Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. <a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Joshua 6:25</a> And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13</a> So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11</a> Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12</a> Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. <a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a> In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a> the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-33</a> 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, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">1 Chronicles 2:10</a> Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9-12</a> The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. / Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13</a> Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;Salmon.<a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a> And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11,12</a> And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, … Salma, Boaz.<a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-22</a> And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there… <a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a> But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her… <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.Rahab.<a href="/ruth/1-4.htm">Ruth 1:4,16,17,22</a> And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years… <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Ruth 2:1-4:22</a> And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz… Obed begat.<a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a> 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,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Booz</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth</a> <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Booz</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/ruth/1-4.htm">Ruth</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div>1. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a> 21. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab Salmon is a figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus, linking the Old Testament to the New Testament. Rahab, his wife, is notable for her role in the fall of Jericho, where she hid the Israelite spies (Joshua 2). Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights God's grace and the breaking of cultural barriers, as she was a Canaanite and a former prostitute. This union signifies the integration of Gentiles into the lineage of the Messiah, foreshadowing the universal scope of Jesus' mission. Rahab's faith is commended in <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> and <a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a>, emphasizing her transformation and righteousness through faith.Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth Boaz is a central figure in the Book of Ruth, known for his integrity and role as a kinsman-redeemer. The concept of the kinsman-redeemer is significant in Jewish law, where a relative could redeem a family member in distress (<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a>). Ruth, a Moabite widow, demonstrates loyalty and faith by staying with her mother-in-law Naomi and embracing the God of Israel. Her marriage to Boaz symbolizes redemption and the inclusion of Gentiles in God's covenant community. This union is a type of Christ's redemptive work, as Boaz redeems Ruth, so Christ redeems His church. Ruth's story is a testament to God's providence and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.Obed the father of Jesse Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth, continues the lineage leading to King David. His name means "servant" or "worshiper," reflecting the faith and devotion of his parents. Obed's birth is seen as a blessing to Naomi, restoring her joy and hope (<a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14-17</a>). Jesse, his son, is significant as the father of David, Israel's greatest king, and a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). The lineage from Obed to Jesse underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and the preparation for the Davidic covenant, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, fulfilling the prophecies of a Messiah from David's line (<a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/salmon.htm">Salmon</a> A member of the tribe of Judah, Salmon is noted in the genealogy of Jesus. He is traditionally believed to have been one of the spies sent by Joshua to Jericho. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a> A Canaanite woman from Jericho who hid the Israelite spies. She is noted for her faith and is included in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting God's grace and redemption. 3. <a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a> A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, Boaz is known for his kindness and integrity. He becomes the kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, marrying her and continuing the lineage that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/r/ruth.htm">Ruth</a> A Moabite woman who shows loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi. Her account is one of devotion, faith, and God's providence, as she becomes the great-grandmother of King David. 5. <a href="/topical/o/obed.htm">Obed</a> The son of Boaz and Ruth, Obed is the grandfather of King David. His birth signifies the continuation of God's promise to Abraham and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_redemption.htm">God's Grace and Redemption</a> The inclusion of Rahab and Ruth in Jesus' genealogy highlights God's grace, showing that His redemptive plan includes all people, regardless of their past or ethnicity. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Rahab's faith and Ruth's loyalty exemplify how faith and obedience to God can lead to unexpected blessings and roles in His divine plan. <a href="/topical/p/providence_and_sovereignty.htm">Providence and Sovereignty</a> The lineage from Salmon to David illustrates God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and relationships to fulfill His promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a> Rahab and Ruth's accounts emphasize the significant roles women play in God's redemptive history, challenging cultural norms and expectations. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The genealogy serves as a reminder of the legacy of faith passed down through generations, encouraging believers to live faithfully and impact future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a> <a href="/q/why_cite_rahab_if_jericho's_story_is_doubted.htm">(James 2:25) Why cite Rahab’s actions as an example of faith when the historicity of the Jericho story has been questioned by some archaeologists?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_cave_of_adullam_important.htm">Who is the mother of David?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_deut._7_3-4_align_with_inclusivity.htm">How does the command in Deuteronomy 7:3–4 to avoid intermarriage align with the inclusive messages found elsewhere in the Bible? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_prostitution.htm">What is the Bible's stance on prostitution?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Rachab.--The Old Testament records are silent as to the marriage of Salmon with the harlot of Jericho. When they were compiled it was probably thought of as a blot rather than a glory; but the fact may have been preserved in the traditions of the house of David. It has been conjectured that Salmon may have been one of the two unnamed spies whose lives were saved by Rahab, when he was doing the work which Caleb had done before him. The mention of Rahab in <a href="/james/2-25.htm" title="Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?">James 2:25</a>, <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm" title="By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.">Hebrews 11:31</a>, shows that her fame had risen at the time when St. Matthew wrote. The Talmud legends, curiously enough, reckon eight prophets among her descendants, including Jeremiah and Baruch, but not any of the line of David. Assuming the connection between St. Matthew and St. James, which has been shown in the Introduction to this Gospel to be probable, the mention of Rahab by both takes its place as an interesting coincidence.Booz.--The succession is the same as in <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm" title="And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,">Ruth 4:21</a>. The new fact of Salmon's marriage explains some of the features of that history--the readiness with which the sons of Naomi marry two women of the Moabites; the absence of any repugnance to such a union on the part of Boaz; perhaps the reference to Tamar in the benediction of <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm" title="And let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give you of this young woman.">Ruth 4:12</a>. Salmon would seem to have been the first of the house to have had land at Bethlehem (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm" title="The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.">1Chronicles 2:54</a>), and to have gained this in part through his adoption into the family of Caleb. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Salmon begat Booz ( Boaz, Revised Version) of Rachab ( Rahab, Revised Version). That this was Rahab of Jericho has been generally received, and it is clear from the narrative in <a href="/joshua/2-11.htm">Joshua 2:11</a>, where Rahab declares, "The Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath," that, whatever this woman's previous life and character may have been, she was then not unlikely to join herself to the Israelites. Moreover, her great services rendered to the spies, and the conspicuous way in which she and her house were singled out for preservation from all the rest of the city, may have marked her as not unfit to become the wife of a chief man in Israel. The Old Testament says nothing of this marriage, but there has been no endeavour made in the Bible to preserve every detail of the genealogies, the record of the successive fathers being all that for Jewish purposes was required. But that Rahab of Jericho was received among the people of Israel, not merely as one dwelling in their midst (<a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Joshua 6:25</a>), but to a place of honour among them, was an old tradition among the Jews; cf. T. B. Meg., 14 b ( vide Lightfoot, 'Her. Hebr.'), where Neriah, Baruch, Seraiah, Maaseiah, Jeremiah, Hilkiah, Hanameel, and Shallum, and also Huldah, are all said to have sprung from her. Some also say that she was made a proselyte, and was married to Joshua - a tradition followed, as it seems, in the Midrash 'Koh.,' on <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:10</a>. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Salmon Σαλμὼν (Salmōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4533.htm">Strong's 4533: </a> Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. Of Hebrew origin; Salmon, an Israelite. was the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Boaz Βόες (Boes) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1003.htm">Strong's 1003: </a> Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Rahab, Ῥαχάβ (Rhachab) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4477.htm">Strong's 4477: </a> Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. From the same as Rhaab; Rachab, a Canaanitess. Boaz Βόες (Boes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1003.htm">Strong's 1003: </a> Boaz, son of Salmon and Rahab, husband of Ruth, father of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Booz, an Israelite. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Obed Ἰωβὴδ (Iōbēd) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5601.htm">Strong's 5601: </a> Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Ruth, Ῥούθ (Rhouth) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> Ruth, wife of Boaz and mother of Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Ruth, a Moabitess. Obed Ἰωβὴδ (Iōbēd) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5601.htm">Strong's 5601: </a> Obed. Of Hebrew origin; Obed, an Israelite. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Jesse, Ἰεσσαί (Iessai) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> (Hebrew), Jesse, son of Obed, and father of King David. 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