And Boaz took Ruth, and she became to him his wife; and he went in to her, and Yahveh gave her conception, and she bore a son.
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Ruth 4:13
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ruth 4:1-22EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Ruth 4:13-22Ruth bore a son, through whom thousands and myriads were born to God; and in being the lineal ancestor of Christ, she was instrumental in the happiness of all that shall be saved by him; even of us Gentiles, as well as…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pedigree of David; Naomi Comforted in Her Grandson. (b. c. 1312.)THE PEDIGREE OF DAVID; NAOMI COMFORTED IN HER GRANDSON. (B. C. 1312.) Here is, I. Ruth a wife. Boaz took her, with the usual solemnities, to his house, and she became his wife (Ruth 4:13), all the city, no doubt, congra…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ruth 4:13The birth of a son. With true piety as well as justice the author of this book refers the blessings of domestic life to him Who setteth his people in families, and of whom it is said, "Lo, children are an heritage of th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ruth 4:13The birth-hour. "And she bare a son." Memorable day that I Read to the end of the chapter: "There was a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of DAVID." The old divines…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ruth 4:13-22Little Obed. A birth, and in particular a first birth, in the homes of the "excellent of the earth" is always an interesting and exciting event. What multitudes of beginnings there are in childhood! What multitudes of b…Joseph S. Exell and contributors