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Ruth 4:20

β€œand Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,”
Ruth 4:20, World English Bible
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What does Ruth 4:20 mean?

This verse is part of Ruth's genealogy, tracing the family line that eventually leads to King David. These names might seem like just a list, but they represent real people whose lives connected Ruth (a foreigner and widow) to Israel's greatest king. It's a reminder that God weaves ordinary lives together across generations in ways we often can't see while we're living them. When you're going through a lonely or uncertain season, there's quiet hope in knowing that your story is part of something larger that God is unfolding.