1 Chronicles 2:12

And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

Cross-references

1 Chronicles 10:14 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 10:14, David son of Jesse is mentioned — linking this genealogy to the transition from Saul to David.

Ruth 4:22 Parallel

In Ruth 4:22, the same lineage from Boaz to David is recorded — confirming the genealogical link.

1 Samuel 16:1 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 16:1, Jesse is introduced as the father of David, whom God chooses as king — connecting the genealogy to the anointing.

Isaiah 11:1 Allusion

In Isaiah 11:1, a shoot from Jesse is prophesied — linking this genealogy to the messianic promise.

In Isaiah 11:10, the Root of Jesse is a banner for the nations — connecting the genealogy to the Messiah's future glory.

Matthew 1:5 Parallel

In Matthew 1:5, Boaz, Obed, and Jesse appear in Jesus' genealogy — confirming this line as part of Christ's ancestry.

Luke 3:32 Parallel

In Luke 3:32, the same lineage from Boaz through Obed to Jesse is listed in Jesus' genealogy.

Ruth 2:5 Historical context

In Ruth 2:5, Boaz appears as the landowner who shows kindness to Ruth, the same Boaz listed here.

Ruth 4:21 Parallel

Ruth 4:21 records the same genealogy: Salmon begat Boaz, Boaz begat Obed — directly parallel.

In Rom 15:12, Paul quotes Isaiah about the 'root of Jesse', showing that this genealogy leads to the Messiah.