And Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.
MESSAGE
Obed had Jesse, and Jesse had David.
NKJV
Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David.
PHILIPS
RWEBSTR
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
GWV
Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of David.
NET
Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.*
NET
4:22 Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.285
sn The theological message of the Book of Ruth may be summarized as follows: God cares for needy people like Naomi and Ruth; he is their ally in this chaotic world. He richly rewards people like Ruth and Boaz who demonstrate sacrificial love and in so doing become his instruments in helping the needy. God’s rewards for those who sacrificially love others sometimes exceed their wildest imagination and transcend their lifetime.