A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5).
- Ruth.4: 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.
- Ruth.4: And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
- Ruth.4: And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
- 1Chr.2: And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
- Matt.1: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
- Luke.3: Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,