4: This same genealogy can be seen at the end of Ruth. It is listed there to show the lineage of king David.
5: Salmon was a Jewish man who married who married the woman of Jericho who helped the spies escape from detection. though she was a harlot before, she evidently changed completely after joining the Jewish nation. Boaz, who was evidently well respected despite his father’s choice of a wife, followed in his father’s footsteps. Ruth was, of course, a Moabitess.
Personal Journal Entry #12070
Prayer Journal Entry #12070
Daily Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 30:1-32:52
Praise Journal Entry #12031: Heavenly Father, everywhere in Your Word that I look I can see Your mercy. You extend it to the least likely candidates. We cold never blame our failures on a lack of available mercy! You are so good to those who will turn to You for forgiveness. You do not discriminate against anyone. You accept all who will truly repent. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.