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Obed

A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17) referred to as Obed (עוֹבֵד), or Obed (Ὠβήδ); a son of Boaz and Ruth; father of Jesse.

Named in 6 verses across 4 books of the Bible.

Every verse

1 Chronicles 2:12And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

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,

Matthew 1:5And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Ruth 4:17And 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 4:21And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Ruth 4:22And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

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