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and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;

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The Royal Line of Christ

Commentators emphasize that this verse is a crucial link in the royal line of King David. This specific genealogy is given precedence in the text and is the same one recorded in Ruth 4 and in the genealogies of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1 and Luke 3. This highlights the historical continuity and fulfillment of God's promise leading to the Messiah.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 2:10–17

19th Century

Bishop

I.— (1 Chronicles 2:10–17) The descent of David from Amminadab, of the house of Ram. The royal line n…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 2:12

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 2:10).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 2:1–55

17th Century

Minister

We have now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the natio…