Ruth 4:21

Ruth 4:22 nasb — and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

NASB

"and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David."

— Ruth 4:22, NASB

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KJV
“And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. ”
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ASV
“and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. ”
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WEB
“and Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.”
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NET
“Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.”
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DRB
“Obed begot Isai, Isai begot David. ”
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BBE
“And Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.”
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KJVA
“And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. ”
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Ruth 4 — Context

and to Hezron was born Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab,

and to Amminadab was born Nahshon, and to Nahshon, Salmon,

and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

Ruth 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:22 say?

Ruth 4:22 in the NASB reads: “and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.”

Where is Ruth 4:22 in the Bible?

Ruth 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 22.

Who wrote Ruth?

Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.

What is the book of Ruth about?

Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.

What are the major themes of Ruth?

Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 4:22.

What translation should I read Ruth 4:22 in?

Ruth 4:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ruth 4:22?

Ruth 4:22 reads (NASB): “and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ruth 4:22 nasb — and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

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