Ruth 4:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 4:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 4:22 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 4:22 — KJV
“And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.”
— Ruth 4:22 (KJV)
Ruth 4:22 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 4:22
“And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,”
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“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
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“And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;”
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“And 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.”
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“Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.”
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