14. The women told Naomi, “Praise the Lord who gave you this grandson. May he become famous in Israel.
15. He will give you new life and will take care of you in your old age because of your daughter-in-law who loves you. She is better for you than seven sons, because 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, saying, “This boy was born for Naomi.” They named him Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.