Salmon
- Dates
- 1333–1233 BC
Name means "garment." He is the son of Nashon (or Naasson), the father of Boaz, grandfather of Obed, great—grandfather of Jesse, and great—great grandfather of King David. Salmon is also spelled "Salma" and is a descendent of Judah related to Christ.
In detail
A descendant of Judah through Perez, Hezron, and Ram, and ancestor of David (Ruth 4:18—21,1 Chr 2:11, Mt 1:4, Lk 3:32). According to Mt 1:5 he was the husband of Rahab, doubtless the Rahab of Jericho fame.
Bible passages
- Ruth 4:20
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
- Matthew 1:4
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
- 1 Chronicles 2:11
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
- Luke 3:32
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
Text of the King James Version.