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Berean Standard Bible

“The 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.”

Ruth 4:17

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The neighbor women name Naomi's grandson Obed. The narrator then adds a brief genealogical note, followed by a short family line at the end of the book.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The 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.

World English Bible (WEB)

The women, her neighbors, gave him a name, saying, “A son is born to Naomi”. They named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the women her neighbors 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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the women who were her neighbours gave it a name, saying, Naomi has a child; and they gave him the name of Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y las vecinas diciendo, A Noemi ha nacido un hijo, le pusieron nombre; y llamáronle Obed. Este es padre de Isaí, padre de David.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces las vecinas dijeron: «Por fin, Noemí ha tenido un hijo». Y le pusieron por nombre Obed. Él fue el padre de Isaí y abuelo de David.

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