👑 ROYAL MESSIANIC BLOODLINE (MATTHEW 1 & RUTH 4)

Obed stands in the direct covenant lineage leading to Jesus the Messiah.

Obed

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Obed

Son of Boaz and Ruth whose birth in Bethlehem restored Naomi's empty arms and made him grandfather to King David in the Messianic lineage.

Testament OT

Historical Era Conquest & Judges

Featured In Canonical Lineage

Key Passage Ruth 4:13–22

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Hebrew: Oved — 'Serving / Worshipper'

Ruth 4:17

Bethlehem of Judah

Ruth 4:11–17

📜 Complete Scriptural Narrative

Born in Bethlehem to the kinsman-redeemer Boaz and the Moabite widow Ruth, Obed was laid on Naomi's lap as the women of Bethlehem rejoiced, 'He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age.' He became the father of Jesse and grandfather of David (Ruth 4:13–22; Matthew 1:5).

How Students Search & Remember Obed:

“son of boaz and ruth”“grandfather of david”“baby laid on naomi's lap”

ESV Scripture Index:

Ruth 4:13–221 Chronicles 2:12Matthew 1:5Luke 3:32

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