New International Version Boaz the father of Obed and Obed the father of Jesse. New Living Translation Boaz was the father of Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse. English Standard Version Boaz fathered Obed, Obed fathered Jesse. Berean Standard Bible Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Berean Literal Bible and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, King James Bible And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, New King James Version Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse; New American Standard Bible Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse; NASB 1995 Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; NASB 1977 Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; Legacy Standard Bible Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; Amplified Bible Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse. Berean Annotated Bible Boaz (fleetness) was the father of Obed (serving), and Obed was the father of Jesse (I possess). Christian Standard Bible Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse. Holman Christian Standard Bible Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse. American Standard Version and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse; Contemporary English Version Obed, and Jesse. English Revised Version and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse; GOD'S WORD® Translation Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Good News Translation Obed, and Jesse. International Standard Version Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse. NET Bible Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. New Heart English Bible and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; Webster's Bible Translation And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBoaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. World English Bible and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse; Berean Literal Bible and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, Young's Literal Translation and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse; Smith's Literal Translation And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Boot beget Obed, and Obed beget Isai. Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, Boaz conceived Obed, who also himself conceived Jesse. New American Bible Boaz became the father of Obed. Obed became the father of Jesse. New Revised Standard Version Boaz of Obed, Obed of Jesse. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Boaz begat Obed; and Obed begat Jesse; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baaz begot Ubar and Ubar begot Iyshay. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Boaz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jesse; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Booz begot Obed, and Obed begot Jessae. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sons of Israel…11Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. 12Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. 13Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,… Cross References Boaz was the father of Obed, Ruth 4:21 Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Luke 3:32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Ruth 4:22 Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David. 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. Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Luke 3:31-32 the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” 2 Samuel 5:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Kings 2:11 The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 11:4 For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. 1 Kings 15:3 And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been. 2 Kings 14:3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. 2 Kings 16:2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. Treasury of Scripture And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10:14 And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. Ruth 4:22 And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. 1 Samuel 16:1 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. Jump to Previous Begat Begot Boaz Bo'az Jesse ObedJump to Next Begat Begot Boaz Bo'az Jesse Obed1 Chronicles 2 1. The sons of Israel.3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar. 13. The children of Jesse. 18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron. 21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir. 25. Jerahmeel's posterity. 34. Sheshan's posterity. 42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity. 50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur. Boaz was the father of Obed, Boaz redeemed the inheritance of Elimelech’s family and took Ruth as his wife in accordance with God’s provision for preserving a family line. Ruth, though a Moabite widow, was received into Israel through faith in the God of Israel. Their marriage displayed God’s mercy toward the needy and His purpose to bring Gentiles into the blessing promised through Abraham. Obed’s birth also turned Naomi’s emptiness into joy, demonstrating the Lord’s faithful providence. Boaz’s willing redemption points forward to the greater redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ, who brings His people into His family at His own cost. Rut 4:21 Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Obed, meaning “servant” or “worshiper,” preserved the line through which God would raise David, Israel’s king, and ultimately the Messiah. Jesse became the father of David, from whose house the promised eternal King would come. The genealogy records more than family descent: it traces God’s sovereign faithfulness through ordinary households, personal loss, faithful obedience, and unexpected mercy. Rut 4:22 Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse… Persons / Places / Events 1. BoazBoaz is a significant figure in the lineage of David and Jesus Christ. He is known for his role in the Book of Ruth as the kinsman-redeemer who marries Ruth, a Moabite widow, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience to God's law. 2. Obed Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth. His birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of God's providential plan, linking the account of Ruth to the lineage of King David. 3. Jesse Jesse is the father of King David. He is an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Gospels, and represents the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LineageGod's hand is evident in the genealogies of the Bible, showing His sovereign plan through generations. This reminds us that God is in control of history and our personal accounts. Faithfulness and Redemption Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a powerful illustration of faithfulness and redemption. It encourages us to act with integrity and compassion, reflecting Christ's love and redemption in our lives. The Importance of Legacy The mention of Obed and Jesse highlights the importance of legacy and the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. We are called to live in a way that honors God and influences those who come after us. God's Inclusion of All People Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the lineage of Christ, demonstrating God's inclusive love and grace. This challenges us to embrace and love people from all backgrounds. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:12?2. How does 1 Chronicles 2:12 connect to Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1:5-6? 3. What can we learn from Boaz's role in God's redemptive plan? 4. How does Obed's lineage demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 5. In what ways can we apply Boaz's character to our daily lives? 6. Why is understanding genealogies important for comprehending biblical history and prophecy? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 2:12 fit into the genealogy of Jesus Christ? 8. What is the significance of Boaz in 1 Chronicles 2:12? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 2:12 demonstrate God's providence in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2? What Does 1 Chronicles 2:12 Mean Boaz was the father of Obed• This statement roots us in real history. Scripture’s genealogies are factual records, not symbolic tales (cf. Ruth 4:21; Matthew 1:5). • Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer in Ruth, embodies covenant faithfulness: – He willingly marries Ruth, a Moabite, displaying God’s heart for the outsider (Ruth 2–4). – His obedience preserves the line of Judah promised in Genesis 49:10. • The verse reminds us that everyday faithfulness—harvest fields, legal proceedings at the gate—advances God’s redemptive plan leading to Messiah (Matthew 1:1-16). Obed was the father of Jesse • Obed’s birth is celebrated by Bethlehem’s elders as proof that “the LORD has not left you without a redeemer” (Ruth 4:14-17). • With Obed, the family line shifts from mere survival to preparation for a king. Obed is a quiet link, yet indispensable. • Jesse will become: – The Bethlehemite chosen as father of David (1 Samuel 16:1, 11-13). – The stump from which Isaiah prophesies a righteous Branch (Isaiah 11:1), fulfilled in Jesus (Romans 15:12). • God works through ordinary generations—grandfather, father, son—to build a throne that will last forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). summary 1 Chronicles 2:12 ties three men—Boaz, Obed, Jesse—into one unbreakable chain. Each link proves God’s promises are literal, precise, and unfolding through real families. From a faithful farmer (Boaz) to a newborn hope (Obed) to the father of Israel’s greatest king (Jesse), the verse assures us that God’s covenant purposes march on, undeterred, all the way to Christ our Redeemer. Hebrew Boazוּבֹ֙עַז֙ (ū·ḇō·‘az) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple was the father of הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Obed, עוֹבֵ֔ד (‘ō·w·ḇêḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5744: Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites and Obed וְעוֹבֵ֖ד (wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5744: Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Jesse. יִשָֽׁי׃ (yi·šāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 2:12 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 2:12 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 2:12 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 2:12 NIV |
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