Obed's Journey Map

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Obed is born
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.

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

    Obed is born to Ruth and Boaz.

    RUT 4:13-17

  2. Named by Neighborsc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

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

    RUT 4:17

  3. Naomi's Joyc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

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

    RUT 4:15-16

  4. Father of Jessec. 1070 BC

    Bethlehem

    Obed becomes the father of Jesse.

    RUT 4:17, 22

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