1 Chronicles 2:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse traces the family line showing how Boaz became the grandfather of Jesse, who would later be King David's father.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a book written during the post-exilic period of Israel's history, likely by Ezra, to remind the returning Jews of their heritage and God's enduring covenant with His people. This verse is part of a detailed genealogy tracing the line of Judah, specifically showing how Boaz, a key figure from the Book of Ruth who married a Moabite woman named Ruth, fathered Obed. Obed then fathered Jesse, who became the father of King David, highlighting God's faithfulness in preserving the messianic lineage through ordinary individuals.

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