Boaz and rahab

According to Matthew 1:5, Boaz was the son of Salmon and Rahab (the former prostitute of Jericho), making her his mother. As a Gentile convert, Rahab became a key ancestor in the lineage of David and Jesus. While chronologically debated, she is viewed as a woman of faith. 

Key Connections between Boaz and Rahab:

• Genealogy: Matthew 1:5 explicitly states "Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab".
• Family Background: Rahab, a Canaanite from Jericho, married Salmon, a leader of the tribe of Judah.
• Theological Significance: Rahab’s inclusion in the genealogy highlights God's grace in incorporating Gentiles and sinners into the messianic line.
• Chronological Discrepancy: While Rahab lived during the fall of Jericho (c. 1406 BC), the book of Ruth is set much later, prompting some scholars to suggest Rahab was actually a grandmother or great-grandmother, or that there were generation gaps in the genealogy.
• Faith Connection: Both Rahab and Ruth (who married Boaz) were outsiders welcomed into the covenant family of Israel through faith. 

Rahab is honored in the New Testament for her faith and works (Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25).