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Ruth 4:22

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Ruth 4:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
Ruth 4:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Ruth 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
20and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
21and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
22and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Obed begat Jesse, etc.] The Bethlehemite, the father of David: and Jesse begat David; the Targum adds, the king of Israel; and so the Syriac and Arabic versions add, the king; from whence it is by some concluded that this book was written by Samuel, not only after the birth of David, but after he had been anointed king by him: here being but four generations mentioned, from the coming of the Israelites into Canaan, to the birth of David, which was three hundred and sixty years, each of the four persons, Salmon, Boaz, Obed, and Jesse, must beget a son when one hundred years old and upwards; and which is not at all incredible, as appears by instances in later times, and therefore not at…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Jesse: Sa1 16:1; Isa 11:1 David: Ch1 2:15; Mat 1:6; Luk 3:31 Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Introduction”
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