Notes on Salmon

Salmon was the father of Boaz, whose mother was the prostitute Rahab. He is noteworthy today as an ancestor of King David and Joseph the Carpenter, husband of Mary Mother of Jesus Christ.

References to Salmon in Scripture.

Ruth 4:20 -21

1 Chronicles 2:11

Matthew 1:4

Luke 3:32

Ruth 4:20 -21

20 Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

21 Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed,


1 Chronicles 2:11

11 Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz,


Matthew 1:4

4 Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab,
Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,


Luke 3:32

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon,
the son of Nahshon,

To Understand my faith better I have decided to construct these pages. They are strictly educational, non-commercial and to foster scholarly discussion. All Bible quotes are from the New International Version unless otherwise stated. I use the NIV because while not a perfect translation, certainly the best available. All mistakes are my own and if you differ from my thoughts I welcome your comments. J. Barry O'Connell Jr.