Bible genealogy chart
Bible Genealogy of the Davidic Line
The Davidic line connects Ruth and Boaz to King David and later to the messianic hope of a son of David.
Biblical Context
The book of Ruth ends with a genealogy that leads to David. Later, God makes a covenant promise to David concerning his house and throne.
Visual Genealogy Chart
This page focuses on the Ruth-to-David line because Ruth 4 gives a compact genealogy that leads directly to David. The Davidic covenant later makes that family line central to messianic expectation.
Additional Genealogy Views
Ruth to David
Ruth 4 gives the compact line from Boaz and Ruth to David.
Themes to Notice
- Ruth and Boaz
- Providence and redemption
- David's family line
- Promise of an enduring throne
Key KJV Genealogy Verses
Ruth 4:17
“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.”
Read Ruth 42 Samuel 7:12
“And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.”
Read 2 Samuel 7Matthew 1:1
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Read Matthew 1Questions about Davidic Line
How are Ruth and David related?
Ruth and Boaz were the great-grandparents of David.
What is the Davidic line?
The Davidic line is the royal family line of David, tied to God's promise concerning David's house and throne.