Ruth 4:20
New International Version
Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

New Living Translation
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.

English Standard Version
Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,

Berean Standard Bible
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,

King James Bible
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

New King James Version
Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon;

New American Standard Bible
and Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon,

NASB 1995
and to Amminadab was born Nahshon, and to Nahshon, Salmon,

NASB 1977
and to Amminadab was born Nahshon, and to Nahshon, Salmon,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmah,

Amplified Bible
Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

Christian Standard Bible
Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Amminadab fathered Nahshon, who fathered Salmon.

American Standard Version
and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

English Revised Version
and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Amminadab] was the father of Nahshon. [Nahshon] was the father of Salmon.

International Standard Version
Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon.

Majority Standard Bible
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,

NET Bible
Amminadab was the father of Nachshon, Nachshon was the father of Salmah,

New Heart English Bible
and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

World English Bible
and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Amminidab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon,

Young's Literal Translation
and Amminidab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aminadab begat Nashon, and Nashon begat Salmon,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Aminadab begot Nahasson, Nahasson begot Salmon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Amminadab conceived Nahshon, Nahshon conceived Salmon,

New American Bible
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salma,

New Revised Standard Version
Amminadab of Nahshon, Nahshon of Salmon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Shelah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Aminadab begot Nakhshun and Nakhshun begot Shala
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aminadab begot Naasson; and Naasson begot Salmon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Line of David
19Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, 20Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, 21Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,…

Cross References
Matthew 1:5-6
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

1 Chronicles 2:11-12
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. / Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

Luke 3:32
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Genesis 38:29
But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez.

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

2 Samuel 23:1
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.


Treasury of Scripture

And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Nahshon

Numbers 1:7
Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Matthew 1:4
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Luke 3:32
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

Naasson

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Ruth 4
1. Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman
6. He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel
9. Boaz buys the inheritance
11. He marries Ruth
13. She bears Obed, the grandfather of David
18. The generations of Pharez unto David














Amminadab was the father of Nahshon
Amminadab is a significant figure in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, appearing in the lineage that connects the tribe of Judah to King David. His name means "my kinsman is noble," reflecting the noble lineage from which he descends. Amminadab is mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 2:10 and Matthew 1:4, establishing his place in the ancestral line leading to the Messiah. He is also noted in Exodus 6:23 as the father-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother, through his daughter Elisheba. This connection highlights the intertwining of priestly and royal lines in Israel's history. Nahshon, his son, plays a crucial role during the Exodus as the leader of the tribe of Judah (Numbers 1:7), indicating the prominence of this family in Israel's formative years.

Nahshon was the father of Salmon
Nahshon, whose name means "enchanter" or "oracle," is recognized as a prince of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness period. He is listed as the first to bring his offering for the dedication of the altar in Numbers 7:12, signifying his leadership and the preeminence of Judah among the tribes. Nahshon's role as a leader during the Exodus and his position in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:4) underscore the importance of his lineage. Salmon, his son, continues this line, and according to tradition, he is one of the spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land (though not explicitly named in the biblical account). Salmon's marriage to Rahab, a Canaanite woman who aided the Israelite spies in Jericho (Joshua 2), demonstrates God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in the messianic line, foreshadowing the universal scope of Christ's redemption.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Boaz
A prominent figure in the Book of Ruth, Boaz is a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem and a relative of Naomi's deceased husband. He becomes Ruth's kinsman-redeemer, marrying her and ensuring the continuation of her family line.

2. Obed
The son of Boaz and Ruth, Obed is significant as the grandfather of King David, placing him in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

3. Salmon
Mentioned in Ruth 4:20, Salmon is the father of Boaz. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's plan through generations.

4. Nahshon
Also mentioned in Ruth 4:20, Nahshon is the father of Salmon. He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus, emphasizing the royal lineage leading to David.

5. Bethlehem
The setting for much of the Book of Ruth, Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of both David and Jesus, underscoring the prophetic fulfillment of God's promises.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Genealogy
The genealogy in Ruth 4:20 highlights God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people to fulfill His divine purposes. This reminds us to trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture.

The Role of the Kinsman-Redeemer
Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Just as Boaz redeemed Ruth, Jesus redeems us, bringing us into His family and securing our inheritance.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The faithfulness of individuals like Boaz and Ruth impacts future generations. Our faithfulness today can have lasting effects on our families and communities, encouraging us to live lives of integrity and devotion to God.

The Importance of Legacy
The genealogy in Ruth 4:20 reminds us of the importance of leaving a godly legacy. Our actions and decisions can influence the spiritual heritage of those who come after us.(20) Nahshon was the prince of the children of Judah in the wilderness. (See Numbers 1:7, &c).

Salmon--Heb., Salmah, though called Salmon in the next verse. In 1Chronicles 2:11 he is called Salma. Salmon may very probably have been one of the two spies sent to Jericho, who having been sheltered by Rahab, had repaid her kindness by marrying her.

It has been observed above that the smallness of the number of the generations hardly suits the long period of years here implied, and on the whole we are disposed to believe that some links of the chain have been dropped, and if so, then doubtless in the period before Boaz. Thus we may suppose that we have here the distinguished names, others of less note being passed over. Unless this is done we are forced to increase largely the average length of a generation, and suppose that most of these generations were children of their fathers' old age. We know from 1Kings 6:1 that from the Exodus to the fourth year of Solomon was 480 years. If we deduct from this forty years for the wanderings in the desert, then, seeing that David died at the age of seventy, we have for the period from the entrance into Canaan to the birth of David, 480-40-70-4 = 366 years. But if Rahab bears Boaz to Salmon only a few years after the beginning of this period, we have to cover nearly 366 years with three generations, Boaz, Obed, Jesse, which entails upon us the conclusion that each of the above three begat the specified son at the age of over a hundred, and that Salmon was also well advanced in years at his marriage. This, however, seems hardly credible, and the theory that one or two generations have dropt from the list is, at any rate, reasonable.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Amminadab
וְעַמִּֽינָדָב֙ (wə·‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5992: Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Nahshon,
נַחְשׁ֔וֹן (naḥ·šō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5177: Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron

Nahshon
וְנַחְשׁ֖וֹן (wə·naḥ·šō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5177: Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Salmon,
שַׂלְמָֽה׃ (śal·māh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8009: Salmon -- Salmon, father of Boaz


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