People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Obed, son of Boaz

The name Obed means “a servant; workman.” Obed is mentioned in 6 verses of the Bible, first in Ruth 4:17.

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Who was Obed?

A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Obed

  • Ruth 4:17

    And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

  • Ruth 4:21

    And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,

  • Ruth 4:22

    And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:12

    And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

  • Matthew 1:5

    And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

  • Luke 3:32

    Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

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