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Obed was the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Boaz fathered Obed, Obed fathered Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Obed, and Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Obed, and Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; <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 Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse.<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 Boot beget Obed, and Obed beget Isai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, Boaz conceived Obed, who also himself conceived Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Boaz became the father of Obed. Obed became the father of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Boaz of Obed, Obed of Jesse.<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 Boaz begat Obed; and Obed begat Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Baaz begot Ubar and Ubar begot Iyshay.<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 Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Booz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jessae.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-12.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=429" 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">11</span>Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1162.htm" title="1162: ū·ḇō·‘az (Conj-w:: 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> <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/5744.htm" title="5744: ‘ō·w·ḇêḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Worshiper, the name of several Isr. Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites.">Obed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5744.htm" title="5744: wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Worshiper, the name of several Isr. Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites.">and Obed</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/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šāy (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">Jesse.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,…<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/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21-22</a></span><br />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/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5-6</a></span><br />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/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a></span><br />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,<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/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a></span><br />For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-3.htm">1 Kings 15:3</a></span><br />And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-3.htm">2 Kings 14:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-2.htm">2 Kings 16:2</a></span><br />Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a></span><br />I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,</p><p class="hdg">Jesse.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14</a></b></br> And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Ruth 4:22</a></b></br> And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Obed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-37.htm">Obed</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/1_chronicles/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Boaz was the father of Obed</b><br>Boaz is a significant figure in the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus Christ. He is prominently featured in the Book of Ruth, where he is depicted as a kinsman-redeemer, a type of Christ. The role of a kinsman-redeemer was to protect the interests of needy family members, which Boaz fulfills by marrying Ruth, a Moabite widow, and thus preserving the family line. This act of redemption is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work for humanity. Boaz's actions demonstrate the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's laws, as well as the inclusion of Gentiles into God's covenant community, as Ruth was not an Israelite by birth.<p><b>and Obed was the father of Jesse</b><br>Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth, continues the lineage that leads to King David. His name means "servant" or "worshiper," reflecting the role of his descendants in serving God and leading His people. Obed's birth is a testament to God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises, as it ensures the continuation of the line that would bring forth the Messiah. The inclusion of Ruth, a Moabite, in this lineage highlights God's grace and the breaking down of ethnic barriers, pointing to the universal scope of the gospel.<p><b>and Obed was the father of Jesse</b><br>Jesse, the father of David, is a pivotal figure in the history of Israel. He is from Bethlehem, a town that holds significant prophetic importance as the birthplace of Jesus (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>). Jesse's role as the father of David places him in the direct line of the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy that the Savior would come from the house of David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). Jesse's family is a symbol of God's sovereign choice, as David, the youngest and seemingly least likely of his sons, is chosen by God to be king. This choice underscores the biblical theme that God often uses the humble and unexpected to accomplish His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a></b><br>Boaz is a significant figure in the lineage of David and Jesus Christ. He is known for his role in the Book of Ruth as the kinsman-redeemer who marries Ruth, a Moabite widow, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience to God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/obed.htm">Obed</a></b><br>Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth. His birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of God's providential plan, linking the account of Ruth to the lineage of King David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesse.htm">Jesse</a></b><br>Jesse is the father of King David. He is an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospels, and represents the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in the genealogies of the Bible, showing His sovereign plan through generations. This reminds us that God is in control of history and our personal accounts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_redemption.htm">Faithfulness and Redemption</a></b><br>Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a powerful illustration of faithfulness and redemption. It encourages us to act with integrity and compassion, reflecting Christ's love and redemption in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Obed and Jesse highlights the importance of legacy and the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. We are called to live in a way that honors God and influences those who come after us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusion_of_all_people.htm">God's Inclusion of All People</a></b><br>Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the lineage of Christ, demonstrating God's inclusive love and grace. This challenges us to embrace and love people from all backgrounds.<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/who_was_obed_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ruth_1_1_align_with_judges'_era.htm">How does the timeline in Ruth 1:1 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of the era of the judges?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-12.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">Boaz</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֹ֙עַז֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇō·‘az)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><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">Obed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹבֵ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5744.htm">Strong's 5744: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Obed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעוֹבֵ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5744.htm">Strong's 5744: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites</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">Jesse.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָֽׁי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yi·šāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jesse -- father of David</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:12 And Boaz became the father of Obed (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:13" /></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>