רות, פרק ד׳, פסוק כ״ב

The conclusion of the Book of Ruth presents the family lineage of King David. In examining this final record, the primary focus is on the precise textual traditions and the exact transmission of these ancestral names [מנחת שי].

Ancient manuscripts reveal slight variations in how these names were recorded over time. For instance, there are differences in the early texts regarding the spelling of Oved. While some ancient books record his name in a shorter form, the established tradition notes that his name is written here in its full spelling, marking one of only two times it appears this way in the entire Bible.

A similar level of exactness is applied to the name of David's father, Jesse. The traditional text highlights a rare linguistic phenomenon in how his name is recorded. It features a highly unusual combination of pronunciation and melody marks, a specific pairing that is found in only two places throughout all of Scripture.