And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Salmon had a son named Boaz with Rahab, then Boaz had a son named Obed with Ruth, and Obed had a son named Jesse.
Even Jesus's family tree includes some pretty unexpected people, God works through everyone's story.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of the genealogy that traces Jesus' ancestry back to Abraham, emphasizing His royal lineage from King David and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. It highlights women like Rahab, a Canaanite who demonstrated faith by helping Israelite spies during the conquest of Jericho, and Ruth, a Moabite widow who chose to follow the God of Israel and became an ancestor of David. This inclusion in the lineage shows God's sovereign plan to incorporate people from diverse backgrounds into the story of redemption.
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