Ruth 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 4:20 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, Salmon: or, Salmah" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 4:20 — KJV
“And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, Salmon: or, Salmah”
— Ruth 4:20 (KJV)
Ruth 4:20 in Context — About the Book of Ruth
Ruth is a short story of loyal love in a time of famine and loss. A widowed foreigner binds herself to her mother-in-law and to Israel's God — and is woven into the family line of King David and Jesus. It proves no loss is beyond God's quiet, redeeming providence.
Cross-References for Ruth 4:20
“And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;”
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“And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, Salma: also called, Salmon”
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“Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.”
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“And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.”
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“And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:”
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