Ruth 4:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

A name — That is, they gave her advice about his name; for otherwise they had no power or right to do so. Obed — A servant, to thee, to nourish, and comfort, and assist thee; which duty childrren owe to their progenitors.

Ruth 4:17

17 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.