“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's naming of the child Obed, meaning "servant" or "worshipper," and their declaration that a son has been born to Naomi, connects the child's identity to both Naomi and to his ultimate role in the covenant community. The public naming of the child by the women suggests the community's recognition of his significance and their investment in his future. The note that Obed is the father of Jesse becomes the crucial link in the genealogy that will lead to David, Israel's greatest king.
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David ChenNote1mo agoFinding rest in God - Ruth 4
God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. His timing, His methods, His purposes - all beyond our comprehensio...
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Carlos RiveraNote1mo agoA Son Has Been Born to Naomi
The women declare that a son has been born to Naomi, but Obed is actually Ruth's son. This is a beautiful moment where you see how family works in this community - not just bloodline, but covenant and...
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