And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
Parallel translations
- WEB and Nahshon became the father of Salma, and Salma became the father of Boaz,
- BSB Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
- NKJV Nahshon begot Salma, and Salma begot Boaz;
- NASB Nahshon fathered Salma, Salma fathered Boaz,
- NLT Nahshon was the father of Salmon. Salmon was the father of Boaz.
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Quick answer
The line passes from Nahshon to Salma and then to Boaz, the godly redeemer of Ruth.
Overview
Boaz is the kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and showed covenant loyalty (Ruth 2-4). His place in the genealogy connects David's ancestry to a beautiful story of redemption and grace. Boaz's role as redeemer foreshadows Christ, the ultimate Redeemer of His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Ruth 4:21And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
- Matt 1:4–5And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
- Luke 3:32Which 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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