Ruth 4:17

The neighbor women named him, saying, "A son has been born to Naomi." They named him Obed. Now he became the father of Jesse -- David's father!

Luke 1:58-63

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

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Summary

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.

The women

Obed

Bible References

The women

Luke 1:58
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

Obed

Ruth 4:15
He will encourage you and provide for you when you are old, for your daughter-in-law, who loves you, has given him birth. She is better to you than seven sons!"

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