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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Obed begat Jesse - "Who," says the Targum, "also is called Nachash, נחש because neither iniquity nor corruption was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 4:13-22
Here is, I. Ruth a wife. Boaz took her, with the usual solemnities, to his house, and she became his wife (Rut 4:13),…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and Jesse begat David The present genealogy was therefore designed to supply what 1 Sam. omitted, and to trace David's…
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