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1 Chronicles 2:11

β€œand Nahshon became the father of Salma, and Salma became the father of Boaz,”
1 Chronicles 2:11, World English Bible
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What does 1 Chronicles 2:11 mean?

This verse is part of a genealogy tracing the line of Judah, and it marks an important moment in Israel's story. Boaz, mentioned here as the grandson of Nahshon, would later become known as a man of integrity and kindness, and he's the one who married Ruth and became part of the lineage leading to King David. The genealogy might seem like just names and numbers, but it connects real people across generations, showing how God's promises and purposes continue through ordinary families. For anyone feeling small or invisible, there's something reassuring about being included in God's larger story, even if we only show up in a family tree.