Person

Obed

Gender:: Male
Verse mentions:: 6

A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5).

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Parents 2

Boaz Ruth· mother

Children 1

Jesse· father

Member of 2

Genealogy of Jesus Tribe of Judah

Appears in 6

Reference	Verse
Ruth 4:17	And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Ruth 4:21	And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
Ruth 4:22	And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
1 Chronicles 2:12	And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
Matthew 1:5	And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Luke 3:32	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,

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