Ruth 4:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 He will restore your life and be the support of your old age, for his mother is the daughter-in-law who loves you. She is worth more to you than seven sons!” 16 Naomi took the boy, cradled him[a] against her breast, and cared for him. 17 The neighbor women joined the celebration: “A son has been born to Naomi!”(A) They named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
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