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Obed

Obed Son of Ruth and Boaz, Grandfather of David

Old Testamentc. 1100 BC View journey on map

About Obed

Obed was the son of Ruth and Boaz, born after their redemptive marriage. Naomi became his nurse and the women of Bethlehem rejoiced. He became the father of Jesse and grandfather of King David, placing him in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

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Obed's Character Traits

Link in messianic lineRestorerServant

Obed's Life Timeline

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  1. Birthc. 1100 BC

    Obed is born to Ruth and Boaz.

    RUT 4:13-17

  2. Named by Neighborsc. 1100 BC

    The neighbor women name him Obed, meaning 'servant.'

    RUT 4:17

  3. Naomi's Joyc. 1100 BC

    Naomi becomes Obed's nurse; he restores her life.

    RUT 4:15-16

  4. Father of Jessec. 1070 BC

    Obed becomes the father of Jesse.

    RUT 4:17, 22

Who is linked to Obed

Who is linked to Obed
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Obed's Key Relationships

Ruth
RuthFamily

Mother - Ruth the Moabitess was Obed's mother.

Boaz
BoazFamily

Father - Boaz the kinsman-redeemer was Obed's father.

Naomi
NaomiFamily

Grandmother - Naomi was restored through Obed.

Obed's Key Locations

Bethlehem
Bethlehem

Where Obed was born and raised.

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Spiritual Lessons from Obed

Unexpected Ancestors

Obed's mother was a Moabite convert, his father a man who broke social barriers. Yet from this 'unlikely' union came David's grandfather and ultimately Jesus. God's plan includes unexpected people. No background disqualifies someone from significance in God's story.

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