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What was the relationship between Boaz and Jesus?

Matthew and Luke name Boaz in the genealogy of Jesus. Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32

What the Bible says

Matthew 1:5

And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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Boaz was from Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Ruth 2:4; Luke 2:4-7

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