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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Other Translations for Ruth 4:17

BSB
The neighbor women said, "A son has been born to Naomi," and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
AKJV
And the women her neighbors 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.
CPDV
And the women of the near future were congratulating her and saying, "There was a son born to Naomi. They called his name Obed. Here is the father of Jesse, the father of David."
ERV
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.
NHEB
The women, her neighbors, gave him a name, saying, "There is a son born to Naomi." And they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
SMT
And the neighbors will call to him a name, saying, A son was born to Naomi; and they will call his name Obed: he the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Commentary for Ruth 4:17

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Overview of Ruth 4:17
Summary
Community celebrates newborn, linking to royal dynasty
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Birth announcement and naming
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Genealogy