Ruth 4:16

Easy To Read Version

Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms, and cared for him.

Cross References

Ruth 4:15

He will make you alive again, and care for you in your old age. Your daughter-in-law made it happen. She bore this child for you. She loves you. And she is better for you than seven sons.”

Ruth 4:17

The neighbors gave the boy his name. These women said, “Naomi has a son now!” [37] And they named him Obed. Obed was Jesse’s father. And Jesse was the father of {King} David.