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Salmon was the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Nahshon fathered Salmon, Salmon fathered Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nahshon begot Salma, and Salma begot Boaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon fathered Salma, Salma fathered Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salma, Salma became the father of Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salma, Salma became the father of Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salma, Salma became the father of Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salma, Salma became the father of Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon fathered Salma, and Salma fathered Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon fathered Salma, and Salma fathered Boaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nahshon's descendants included Salma, Boaz, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nahshon was the father of Salma, and Salma was the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Salmon, Boaz, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nahshon fathered Salma, Salma fathered Boaz, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon was the father of Salma, and Salma was the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Nahshon became the father of Salmon, and Salmon became the father of Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Nahshon became the father of Salma, and Salma became the father of Boaz, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Nahshon begot Salma, and Salma begot Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Nashon begat Selma, and Selma begat Boaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Nahasson beget Salma, the father of Boot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, Nahshon conceived Salma, from whom Boaz rose up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salmah. Salmah became the father of Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nahshon became the father of Salma, Salma of Boaz,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Nahshon begat Salma; and Salma begat Boaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Nakhshun begot Salma and Salma begot Baaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Nahshon begot Salma, and Salma begot Boaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Naasson begot Salmon, and Salmon begot Booz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">The Sons of Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5177.htm" title="5177: wə·naḥ·šō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Brother-in-law of Aaron. From nachash; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite.">Nahshon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8007.htm" title="8007: śal·mā (N-proper-ms) -- Probably for salmah; clothing; Salma, the name of two Israelites.">Salmon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8007.htm" title="8007: wə·śal·mā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Probably for salmah; clothing; Salma, the name of two Israelites.">and Salmon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1162.htm" title="1162: bō·‘az (N-proper-ms) -- From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple.">Boaz.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Ruth 4:20-22</a></span><br />Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, / Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, / Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4-6</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. / 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a></span><br />the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a></span><br />So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a></span><br />The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-21.htm">1 Kings 14:21</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">2 Chronicles 10:1</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">2 Chronicles 13:5</a></span><br />Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,</p><p class="hdg">Salma.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a></b></br> And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4,5</a></b></br> And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a></b></br> Which was <i>the son</i> of Jesse, which was <i>the son</i> of Obed, which was <i>the son</i> of Booz, which was <i>the son</i> of Salmon, which was <i>the son</i> of Naasson,</p><p class="hdg">Salmon, Booz.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Salma</a> <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Salma</a> <a href="/psalms/68-14.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">The sons of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">The posterity of Judah by Tamar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">The children of Jesse.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">Jerahmeel's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-34.htm">Sheshan's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">Another branch of Caleb's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.</a></span><br></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'; 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He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness period (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a>). His role as a leader is underscored by his position as the first to bring an offering at the dedication of the altar (<a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Numbers 7:12</a>). Nahshon's lineage is important as it connects to the royal line of David and ultimately to Jesus Christ (<a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4-5</a>). The name Nahshon means "enchanter" or "oracle," which may reflect his esteemed position among the Israelites. Geographically, Nahshon and his descendants were part of the tribe of Judah, which settled in the southern part of the Promised Land, an area that includes Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Archaeological findings in this region have provided insights into the life and culture of the tribes during the period of the Judges.<p><b>and Salmon was the father of Boaz</b><br>Salmon is noted in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments, linking the period of the Judges to the monarchy of Israel. He is traditionally believed to have married Rahab, the Canaanite woman from Jericho who protected the Israelite spies (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>). This union is significant as it demonstrates God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community. Boaz, Salmon's son, is a key figure in the Book of Ruth. He is a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem and becomes the kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, a Moabite widow. This act of redemption is a type of Christ, illustrating the concept of a redeemer who restores and provides for those in need. Boaz's marriage to Ruth also highlights the theme of God's providence and the inclusion of Gentiles in the lineage of David and Jesus. The story of Boaz and Ruth takes place in Bethlehem, a town with deep historical and theological significance, as it is the birthplace of both David and Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahshon.htm">Nahshon</a></b><br>Nahshon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Judah. He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' wilderness journey and is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as the head of the tribe (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a>). His role as a leader highlights his importance in the lineage of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/salmon.htm">Salmon</a></b><br>Salmon is the son of Nahshon and is noted in the genealogy as the father of Boaz. He is part of the lineage that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a></b><br>Boaz is a key figure in the Book of Ruth. He is known for his role as a kinsman-redeemer, marrying Ruth and continuing the family line that leads to King David. His account is one of faithfulness, kindness, and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz in the lineage of Christ shows God's sovereign hand in history. Despite human failures and challenges, God's purposes prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_individuals.htm">The Role of Faithful Individuals</a></b><br>Each person in this genealogy played a role in God's redemptive plan. Our faithfulness in our daily lives can have a lasting impact beyond what we can see.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_legacy.htm">Redemption and Legacy</a></b><br>Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Our actions and decisions can contribute to a legacy of faith and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_boaz's_link_to_david_confirmed_outside_the_bible.htm">In Ruth 4:21–22, do we have archaeological or textual evidence outside of the Bible to confirm Boaz’s place in David’s lineage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_amminadab_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Amminadab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_obed's_link_to_david_inconsistent.htm">In Ruth 4:17, are there inconsistencies with other genealogies that question Obed’s direct link to King David? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Salma</span>, Hebrew <span class="hebrew">שַׂלְמָא</span>; but <a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Ruth 4:20</a>, <span class="hebrew">שַׂלְמָה</span> and in following verse <span class="hebrew">שׂלְמון</span>. The variation of the first two of these forms has many parallels, as between Chronicles and the earlier Old Testament Scriptures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Nahshon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַחְשׁוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·naḥ·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Salmon,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂלְמָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(śal·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8007.htm">Strong's 8007: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salma -- father of Boaz, also the founder of Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Salmon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׂלְמָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śal·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8007.htm">Strong's 8007: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salma -- father of Boaz, also the founder of Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Boaz.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּֽעַז׃</span> <span class="translit">(bō·‘az)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> </span><span class="str2">Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:11 And Nahshon became the father of Salma (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>