Verse 12

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

Referenced Verses

  • Ruth 4:22 : 22 Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.
  • 1 Sam 16:1 : 1 Samuel Anoints David as King The LORD said to Samuel,“How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”
  • 1 Chr 10:14 : 14 He did not seek the LORD’s guidance, so the LORD killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.
  • Isa 11:1 : 1 An Ideal King Establishes a Kingdom of Peace A shoot will grow out of Jesse’s root stock, a bud will sprout from his roots.
  • Isa 11:10 : 10 Israel is Reclaimed and Reunited At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.
  • Matt 1:5 : 5 Salmon the father of Boaz(by Rahab), Boaz the father of Obed(by Ruth), Obed the father of Jesse,
  • Luke 3:32 : 32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,
  • Acts 13:22 : 22 After removing him, God raised up David their king. He testified about him:‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.’
  • Rom 15:12 : 12 And again Isaiah says,“The root of Jesse will come, and the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles, in him will the Gentiles hope.”