Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 1:5

"and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;" — Matthew 1:5 (ASV)

We note that two women are mentioned in this fifth verse, a Canaanite and a Moabitess. Thus, Gentile blood mingled with the Hebrew lineage. Our King has come to break down the partition wall. As Gentiles, we rejoice in this. Jesus is heir of a line in which flows the