Matthew 1:17Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
So the whole number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen; from David to the Exile to Babylon fourteen; and from the Exile to Babylon to the Christ fourteen.
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So they journeyed on until they came to Bethlehem. Their arrival stirred the whole town, and the women said, ‘Can this be Naomi?’
Ruth 3:11
My daughter, have no fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for the whole town knows that you are a virtuous woman.
Ruth 4:17
The women of the neighbourhood gave him a name, saying, ‘A son is born to Naomi!’ They named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.
Ruth 4:22
Obed of Jesse, Jesse of David.
Esther 9:11
On that day the number of those who were slain in Susa was brought before the king,