Matthew 1:5
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Cross-reference
Joshua 2:1-22 recounts Rahab hiding the spies — the origin story of the Canaanite woman named in Matthew's genealogy.
Joshua 6:22-25 describes Rahab and her family being spared at Jericho, completing her redemption story.
Ruth 1:4 introduces Ruth as a Moabite widow who married into an Israelite family — her entry into the story.
Ruth 1:16 records Ruth's pledge to Naomi — her loyalty that led to her becoming part of David's line.
Ruth 1:17 continues Ruth's vow of devotion to Naomi, solidifying her commitment that shaped her destiny.
Ruth 1:22 provides the context of Ruth's arrival in Bethlehem, setting the stage for her marriage to Boaz, which is part of this genealogy.
Ruth 4:21 provides the same genealogy from Salmon to Boaz to Obed, confirming the lineage listed here.
Ruth 4:22 concludes the genealogy from Perez to David, matching the line from Boaz to Jesse in Matthew.
1 Chronicles 2:11 traces the same line: Nahshon, Salmon, Boaz — supporting the genealogy in Matthew.
1 Chronicles 2:12 continues the line from Boaz to Obed to Jesse, exactly matching Matthew's record.
Luke 3:32 lists the same ancestors (Jesse, Obed, Boaz, Salmon) in reverse order, confirming the genealogical record.
Hebrews 11:31 praises Rahab's faith — the same woman listed here, showing her spiritual significance.
James 2:25 highlights Rahab's works in receiving the spies — the same act that placed her in Jesus' lineage.
Joshua 6:25 recounts Rahab's survival and integration into Israel, explaining her presence as an ancestor in this genealogy.