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Author: unknown (possibly Samuel)
Audience: The people of Israel
Original Hebrew Name: רוּת
Translated Greek Name: Ῥούθ
Common English Name: Ruth
Transliteration: Rut
Meaning: Satisfied
Date Created: c 1375-1050 BCE
Content Reference Time: c 1310-1210 BCE
Key Individuals:
- Ruth
- Naomi
- Boaz
Key Themes:
- Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi (Ruth 1:1-2)
- Ruth's humility before Boaz (Ruth 2:1-23)
- Ruth's obedience to Naomi (Ruth 3:1-18)
- Ruth's redemption by Boaz (Ruth 4:1-22)
Date Canonized: c 499-100 BCE
Abstract:
The book of Ruth is a historical narrative about a young woman from Moab who marries an Israelite and is widowed at a young age. Ruth, out of love for her Israelite mother-in-law, abandons her own culture and declares, "Your people shall be my people, and your G-d my G-d" (Ruth 1:16). Though she was impoverished and had to rely upon the benevolence of others, Ruth's character and demeanor bring her to the attention of Boaz, a close relative of her deceased husband. Boaz fulfills the role of kinsman-redeemer, takes Ruth as his wife, and gives birth to Obed, the grandfather of King David. This book is a beautiful illustration of G-d's providential care of Israel and His willingness to bring Gentiles out of their nations and into His own.
Location Created: unknown place in Israel
Content Location: Moab, Israel, Bethlehem
Teaches:
- G-d desires faithfulness.
- G-d desires kindness.
- G-d desires integrity.
- G-d provides protection.
- G-d provides prosperity and blessing.
Chapters: 4
Verses: 85

Chapter Outline

Chapter	Description
1	Four Israelites, Elimelech, Naomi, and their sons, move to Moab to escape a famine in the land of Israel. Their sons marry Moabite women: Orpah and Ruth. Elimelech and the sons die. Naomi returns to the land of Israel, and Ruth chooses to go with her. Orpah stays with her family in Moab.
2	Ruth gleans barley from Boaz's field until the end of the harvest. Boaz is Naomi's kinsman, and he shows kindness to Ruth.
3	Ruth visits Boaz during the night and lies at his feet until morning. Boaz accepts Ruth and gives her extra barley. Ruth returns home.
4	The kinsman closer than Boaz does not redeem Naomi's land. Boaz redeems the land and takes Ruth as his wife. Ruth gives birth to Obed, the grandfather of King David.

Details: One Messianic Gentile; 01 Jan 2022; November 26, 2022

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