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Boaz was the father of Obed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ruth/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ruth/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ruth/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Salmon begot Boaz, and Boaz begot Obed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ruth/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Salmon fathered Boaz, and Boaz fathered Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ruth/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ruth/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ruth/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ruth/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salmon fathered Boaz, who fathered Obed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ruth/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ruth/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ruth/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Salmon] was the father of Boaz. [Boaz] was the father of Obed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ruth/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Salmon fathered Boaz, and Boaz fathered Obed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ruth/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ruth/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ruth/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ruth/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ruth/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ruth/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Salmon begot Boaz, and Boaz begot Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ruth/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ruth/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ruth/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ruth/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Salmon conceived Boaz, Boaz conceived Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ruth/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Salma was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ruth/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Salmon of Boaz, Boaz of Obed,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ruth/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Shelah begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ruth/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shela begot Baaz and Baaz begot Ubed<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ruth/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Salmon begot Boaz, and Boaz begot Obed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ruth/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Salmon begot Booz; and Booz begot Obed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ruth/4-21.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/LT1nlCXT1mU?start=925" 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/ruth/4.htm">The Line of David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8012.htm" title="8012: wə·śal·mō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Boaz, same as NH8007 and NH8009. From salmah; investiture; Salmon, an Israelite.">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> <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> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.…<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="/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="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11-12</a></span><br />Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. / Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.<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="/genesis/38-29.htm">Genesis 38:29</a></span><br />But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez.<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/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...<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/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a></span><br />I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">1 Kings 15:4</a></span><br />Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-19.htm">2 Kings 8:19</a></span><br />Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...<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="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a></span><br />You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,</p><p class="hdg">Salmon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">1 Chronicles 2:11</a></b></br> And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,</p><p class="hdg">Salma</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></b></br> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;</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">and Boaz</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-12.htm">1 Chronicles 2:12</a></b></br> And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></b></br> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;</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">Booz </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Born</a> <a href="/ruth/4-17.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Born</a> <a href="/ruth/4-22.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Ruth 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-1.htm">Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-6.htm">He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Boaz buys the inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">He marries Ruth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">She bears Obed, the grandfather of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">The generations of Pharez unto David</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/ruth/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ruth/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ruth/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Salmon was the father of Boaz</b><br>Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospels. He is traditionally believed to have been one of the Israelite spies who married Rahab, the Canaanite woman from Jericho who protected the spies (Joshua 2). This union is a powerful example of God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community. Salmon's marriage to Rahab also highlights the theme of redemption and transformation, as Rahab's faith led to her becoming part of the lineage of the Messiah. This connection to Rahab is a testament to God's ability to use unexpected people and circumstances to fulfill His divine purposes.<p><b>Boaz was the father of Obed</b><br>Boaz is a central figure in the Book of Ruth, known for his role as the kinsman-redeemer. His actions towards Ruth, a Moabite widow, reflect the themes of loyalty, kindness, and redemption. Boaz's willingness to marry Ruth and redeem her family line is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work for humanity. The concept of the kinsman-redeemer is a type of Christ, who redeems believers from sin and restores them to a right relationship with God. Boaz's marriage to Ruth also signifies the breaking down of ethnic barriers, as Ruth, a foreigner, becomes an ancestor of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. The birth of Obed to Boaz and Ruth is a fulfillment of God's providential plan, ensuring the continuation of the Messianic line.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/salmon.htm">Salmon</a></b><br>Salmon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He is noted as the father of Boaz, who plays a crucial role in the Book of Ruth. Salmon is traditionally believed to have married Rahab, the woman from Jericho who helped the Israelite spies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a></b><br>Boaz is a central character in the Book of Ruth. He is a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth. His marriage to Ruth is a pivotal event that leads to the birth of Obed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/obed.htm">Obed</a></b><br>Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth. He is significant as the grandfather of King David, making him an important link in the lineage of Jesus Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>This town is the setting for much of the Book of Ruth and is also the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy_of_jesus.htm">Genealogy of Jesus</a></b><br>The genealogy presented in <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a> is part of the lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the Old Testament account to the New Testament fulfillment of prophecy.<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>The genealogy in <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a> demonstrates God's sovereign plan in history, using ordinary people to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. This reminds us that God is at work in our lives, even in the mundane details.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_grace.htm">Redemption and Grace</a></b><br>Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Just as Boaz redeemed Ruth, Christ redeems us, bringing us into His family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_legacy.htm">Faithfulness and Legacy</a></b><br>The faithfulness of individuals like Boaz and Ruth impacts future generations. Our actions and faith today can leave a legacy that influences others for Christ.<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, illustrating God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in His redemptive plan. This encourages us to embrace diversity within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ruth_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4</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/who_was_boaz_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Boaz in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel's_leaders'_genealogies,_reigns.htm">What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ruth/4-21.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">Salmon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׂלְמוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śal·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8012.htm">Strong's 8012: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salmon -- father of Boaz</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">Boaz,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֔עַז</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 /><br /><span class="word">Boaz</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֹ֖עַז</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">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">Obed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹבֵֽד׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">OT History: Ruth 4:21 And Salmon became the father of Boaz (Ru Rut.)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ruth/4-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruth 4:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ruth/4-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ruth 4:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:22" /></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>