Obed

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Son of Boaz and Ruth, father of Jesse, and grandfather of King David.

About Obed

Ruth and Boaz’s first child, listed among the family members of Jesus (Ruth 4:17, 2122; 1 Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32).

See Genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Boaz, Ruth
Child
Jesse

Key References

Ruth 4:17

The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

1 Chronicles 2:12

Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Matthew 1:5

Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

All Scripture References (6)

Ruth (3)
Ruth 4:17

The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Ruth 4:21

Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

Ruth 4:22

Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 2:12

Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Matthew (1)
Matthew 1:5

Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Luke (1)
Luke 3:32

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,