And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon was the father of Salmon.
This verse traces part of the family line from Amminadab down through his son Nahshon to his grandson Salmon.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, this verse is part of a genealogy that traces the family line from Perez to King David, set during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel around 1100 BC. It highlights how God wove together the lives of ordinary people, including Ruth, a Moabite woman who married into the Israelite family, to preserve the lineage of Judah. This genealogy is significant because it connects to the broader biblical narrative, ultimately leading to Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah.
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