Ruth 4:17

New American Bible - revised edition

The neighbor women joined the celebration: “A son has been born to Naomi!” They named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Cross References

Ruth 4:16

Naomi took the boy, cradled him against her breast, and cared for him.

Ruth 4:18

These are the descendants of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,

Ruth 4:22

Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel: How long will you grieve for Saul, whom I have rejected as king of Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and be on your way. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for from among his sons I have decided on a king.

1 Samuel 17:12

David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse from Bethlehem in Judah who had eight sons. In the days of Saul Jesse was old and well on in years.