Ruth 4:22

And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

Cross-reference

Ruth 4:14 Historical context

In Ruth 4:14, the women bless Naomi for a redeemer; this genealogy shows that redeemer is Obed, grandfather of David, fulfilling that blessing.

1 Samuel 16:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 16:1 records God sending Samuel to anoint David, the very David whose father Jesse is named here.

1 Chronicles 2:15 lists David as Jesse's son, matching the genealogy here that ends with David.

Isaiah 11:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 11:1 prophesies a Branch from Jesse's stump, connecting to Jesse as David's father in this genealogy.

Matthew 1:6 Citation

Matthew 1:6 directly repeats 'Jesse the father of David,' confirming this genealogy in the NT.

Luke 3:31 Parallel

Luke 3:31 includes David and Jesse in Jesus' genealogy, echoing this line from Ruth.

1 Samuel 17:12 identifies Jesse as David's father from Bethlehem, confirming the genealogy here and giving context to Jesse.

1 Chronicles 2:12 repeats the same lineage: Boaz, Obed, Jesse, confirming the genealogical record.

Matthew 1:5 Parallel

Matthew 1:5 includes Ruth in Jesus' genealogy, showing her place in the messianic line from David.

Luke 2:4 Historical context

Luke 2:4 explains Joseph goes to Bethlehem because he is of David's house; this verse shows David's lineage from Ruth, linking Bethlehem to David.