Ruth 4:21

And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

Cross-reference

Ruth 4:14 Historical context

Ruth 4:14 celebrates the birth of Obed, the kinsman-redeemer, who is the son of Boaz mentioned here.

Ruth 2:1 Historical context

Ruth 2:1 introduces Boaz as a wealthy relative of Naomi, the same Boaz listed here as Salmon's son.

1 Chronicles 2:11 gives the identical sequence of Salmon fathering Boaz, reinforcing the genealogical record.

1 Chronicles 2:12 continues the genealogy from Boaz to Obed to Jesse, confirming the next generations.

Matthew 1:5 Parallel

Matthew 1:5 includes Boaz and Obed in Jesus’ genealogy, adding Rahab and Ruth as mothers.

Luke 3:32 Parallel

Luke 3:32 lists Boaz and Salmon in the Messianic line, echoing the same descent from Ruth.