Ruth 4:17

Ruth 4:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

17And the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son has been born to Naomi!” So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

17The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son has been born to Naomi!” So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

17The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son (grandson) has been born to Naomi.” They named him Obed (worshiper). He is the father of Jesse, the father of David [the ancestor of Jesus Christ].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

17The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

17The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” They named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of David.

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