11 So all the people and elders who were at the city gate said, “We are witnesses. This woman will be coming into your home. We hope the Lord will make her like Rachel and Leah. They had many children. So the people of Israel grew in number. May you become powerful in the district of Ephrathah. May you become famous in Bethlehem!
12 Tamar gave birth to Judah’s son Perez. In the same way, may the Lord give you many children through Ruth. And may your family be great like his.”
13 So Boaz took Ruth and married her. The Lord let her become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son.
14 The women told Naomi, “Praise the Lord who gave you this grandson. And may he become famous in Israel.
15 He will give you new life. And he will take care of you in your old age. This happened because of your daughter-in-law. She loves you. And she is better for you than seven sons. She has given birth to your grandson.”
16 Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms and cared for him.
17 The neighbors gave the boy his name. These women said, “This boy was born for Naomi.” The neighbors named him Obed. Obed was Jesse’s father. And Jesse was the father of David.