Son of Nahshon and husband of Rahab, the Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho. By marrying Rahab, Salmon welcomed a Gentile convert into the messianic line—a remarkable act of inclusion that foreshadowed God’s plan to bring salvation to all peoples. Their son Boaz would continue this legacy by marrying Ruth the Moabite.
Redeemed
Sandals exchanged at the gate, a name preserved, and a baby in Naomi's arms. Ruth the Moabite enters the lineage of King David — and of Jesus.
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,
The New Testament opens with a genealogy — and every name carries a story. Two great promises converge in one person. This is where it all comes together.
Salmon is generation 29 of the 64 Scripture traces from Adam to Jesus, following Ram → Amminadab → Nahshon, and followed by Boaz → Obed → Jesse. See the whole line.
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