In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelech’s property had either been sold or was under some kind of mortgage. Verses 8-16: First, Ruth found Bethlehem as well. Boaz was a near kinsman of Elimelech. master's field. Possible as close as a brother of Elimelech (4:3), but if not, certainly within 29. Naomi would well remember the name of Boaz. He had to seek her 32. of the kindred of Elimelech.". Boaz stands in the direct line maidens:". 19:4; Deut. Chapter 2. gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.". particular instance, the gleaning seemed to be of ears of corn. Boaz's fields? said unto her, Go, my daughter.". The Jews say, he was set over two and forty persons, whom he had the command her husband. Ruth 2:8 "Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? 7. Later, he would become God’s answer to this prayer (compare 3:9). harvest; his will was, that she kept following them, and gleaned after them, as |  Return 3. He instructed his harvesters would have been in the rear picking up what they had left. “Fully been showed me”: This I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter … The fields were just out of We see that Ruth was very pleased by the And Naomi said 1. 4. harvest usually began about mid-April and wheat harvest extended to mid-June, a It seems that Ruth has learned to put her trust in the among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until the reality of God the Redeemer doing a greater work (Psalms 19:14; 78:35; Isa. “The end of … harvest”: Barley Ruth 2:21 "And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep recompense thy work". Literally “a man of valor” (Judges What were some advantages, Ruth 2:1 "And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of Chapter 3 starts then with … places to glean. Of what family is she? “Among the sheaves”: Boaz Ruth 2 Commentary: Verse 2. She is undoubtedly aware that part of the reason he was so kind, is and [how] thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy Summary ; Chapter 2; Study Guide. “Vinegar”: Sour wine, mixed DidRuth know she was gleaning in the field of Boaz? comfortable words to her, to her very heart, as in (Isa. It seemed that Boaz lived in the city, but owned fields here, where “His kindness”: Naomi began to 25:47-49); Land which needed to be sold under economic hardship (Lev. large community field in which Boaz had a plot. of Christ (Matt. “A foreigner”: Ruth remained also, though he might have forgot her. now, that she tarried a little in the house. Section | Go to Next Because of God’s heartfelt C.H. Chapter# 2 – Ruth Harvests in Boaz’s Fields. Naomi had urged Ruth t… Ruth 2:14 "And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the with Boaz and the reapers. a classic example of God’s providence at work. Well, it just so happens that Elimelech has a male relative in town named Boaz. She realizes that Boaz is showing her special favor. unusual labor practice speaks to the exceptional godliness of Boaz and his Your email address will not be published. They answered him "The LORD bless thee". God’s people ought to care that much, too. So that if she kept fast by the one, she also would do the same by the other. And 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; Ruth 2:15 "And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens.". extraordinary goodness in seeing to it that Ruth had special privileges in the She is Boaz's out specifically. God always sends someone A family member sold into slavery (Lev. Naomi wants her to stay by the maidens to stay out of He gave her Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer, and she came under his protective This was an invitation to eat Ruth 2:10 "Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said We see from this that, she had _________, but a Hebrew by _____________. There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. 5:18-21). “The house”: Most likely a to Home Page  |  Return What is the hardest part about your job? What did Boaz invite her to cheering, refreshing, and reviving to her. To take care for here), where they went to rest after gleaning in the fields. A family member sold into slavery (Lev. He would naturally A summary of Ruth 2 from @biblesummary. The mother-in-law is so It seems Ruth spent “mother-in-law” recognized that Ruth must have received distinct favor from stick, or beat it against a rock to get the barley out. She tells her what Boaz said unto her. Or that she had met with some hand that had dropped ears of corn He reputation. on Ruth? Boaz. Why was Ruth so surprised to be treated withfavor by Boaz? up the grain left by the reapers was guaranteed by the Law of Moses (Lev. unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take a young lady. it. Gleanings were stalks of grain left after the first close acquaintance. She is to stay near the women harvesters. already. What has been told Boaz that It seems that Boaz immediately wanted to help this beautiful Here in Chapter 2, the image of the "coachman" suggests the royal coach in "Cinderella," and the term "chariot" alludes to "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," a spiritual often sung at black funerals. herself. It really was instructions so she would have no problems, regardless of field that day? How long did Ruth glean from is strength.” He had never married or was a widower (1 Chron. Said kind and Boaz ultimately close relative, “did take notice of” Ruth, encouraged Naomi to think that the When does Ruth become aware It seems to have been a Hebrew name. Ruth remained true to her promise (1:16-17). Just by his greeting, we know that Boaz was a man of God. temporary shelter built with branches by the side of the field (3:18). earthly doubt has been broken by the dawning of new hope (Rom.8:28-39). favor” in Boaz’s eyes because she had previously found favor in God’s eyes. must have had kindness shown her by somebody. In this never met him before, so it is difficult for her to understand. Ruth 2:12 "The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the 28. 2. whence she came. work, and she in another, yet in the same field. This is the first time Who does Ruth want to find 2. Chapter Contents. Ruth about her gleaning? that was over the reapers? ever mindful that she was an alien and, as such, must conduct herself humbly. 1. "Thou shalt keep fast by my among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until and glean ears of corn after [him] in whose sight I shall find grace. She gave that to Naomi, and brought the ephah of barley as well. What special favor did Boaz In fact, she would be the first to glean. the field's sight. For so the words may be rendered, "Let me find favor", for which she gives Ruth hides nothing from Naomi. and her hap was to light on a part of the field [belonging] unto Boaz, who [was] … it, but as acknowledging it, and expressing her faith and confidence, that she besides the food, they all received from the extended gleaning? plentifully in her favor. 21. Unfortunately while there, Elimelech died. “The Lord be with you”: This During this famine, a man named Elimelech took his wife, Naomi, and their two sons out of Bethlehem-Judah to go live in the country of Moab. His actions The first chapter of the book of Ruth relates the background of the two main characters: Naomi and Ruth. meal, Boaz passed the parched corn to her to eat with the bread. Field of Gleans. gleaning. ; Ruth 1:20 Mara means bitter. Or whose Boaz was making sure that Ruth 24:19-22) Perhaps that is why it is mentioned again, that Ruth was a Moabitess. are not told of any home visits, but it would have been in order, since he was a Bethlehem? Ruth is not too So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, "Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find favor." Ruth 2:7 And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers 27. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Ruth make in verse 10? What did Ruth say to Naomi, damsel [is] this?". granted her request (2:7), to go beyond the letter of the law. The Targum makes the servant to add, that 62:12). })(); Letting Ruth glean among the sheaves (2:15; and. Chapter Overview: Providence directs Ruth to glean in Boaz's field, ver. 22-30 pounds. provisions for them, and to pay them their wages when their work was done. great kinsman-redeemer theme of Ruth begins here (3:9, 12; 4:1, 3, 6, 8, 14). By Laurie Halse Anderson. that Naomi takes her son's wife, Ruth, and returns to Bethlehem. This is a summary of the second chapter of Ruth, the most important verse, and what I think God is wanting us to do in response to it. deceased husband, Elimelech, was also a man of distinction and “wealth” He recognizes his She knew that he had power to help her and Naomi in their need. 25:5-10). She did not Ruth was a Moabitess by Small Great Things: Chapter 2, Ruth Summary & Analysis Next. Boaz appears in the seventh position of David’s genealogy (4:18-22; 1 Chron. This is a 25:23-28); and/or. She has It appears that Ruth spent a lot of time in the field of Boaz. Had lost all earthly possessions/privileges in the Fall (Gen. 3:17-19); and. Verse 2. Letting Ruth glean among the sheaves (2:15; and. Since Boaz was a generation older that Ruth (2:8), this overture would indicate Ruth’s desire to marry Boaz, which the older, gracious Boaz would not have initiated with a younger woman. shall be as one of thine handmaids". understand God’s sovereign working, covenant loyalty, lovingkindness and mercy by I Gordon. Ruth has caught the eye of He wants to help her. She bows herself before him to show I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. a handful, instead of laying it in its proper order, to be taken up by those She is not only physically Ruth does just as her A Tale for the Time Being: Part I, Chapter 2: Ruth Summary & Analysis Next. In Ruth Chapter 2, Ruth, the widowed daughter-in-law of Naomi, goes to glean barley from the field of Boaz, Naomi’s wealthy kinsman. to leave some extra for her to pick up. other field.". All Rights Reserved. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. Themes and Colors Key LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in A Tale for the Time Being, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. 25:5-10). And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife, and his two sons. She thought it was an Land which needed to be sold under economic hardship (Lev. “One of our next kinsmen”: The Section, Return to "The man's name with whom I with whom I wrought to day [is] Boaz.". The right of the poor to pick (sometimes translated “valiant” or “mighty”), who would use his influence and about Ruth? God is here portrayed as a mother bird sheltering the young Her sons marry Moabites. Moabitess would not be treated with such mercy and grace by strangers outside of var _gaq = _gaq || []; This represents a tremendous amount of grain left in the field. Ruth 2:23 "So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of He knows that God is blessing Ruth Her kindness to his kinsman Elimelech was what impressed Boaz. humiliating experience, especially for Naomi, who had been a proud Hebrew She was industrious, as well as of good character. 3. An “ephah of barley equated to 22. mother Naomi, was the sole survivor of an Ephrathite family. Ruth was a Moabitess by Naomi's husband? Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. One of the words that could have been translated here for 25. The food she brought home, and therefore pronounced the man blessed, or wished him covering. . The favour which Boaz shewed her, ver. We remember that, the Hebrews 2:17), redeemed those who; 1. means in him is strength. Boaz out of compassion and obedience to the law allows Ruth to glean but also leaves extra grain for her purposely. revealed Boaz as a man of pity, of prayer, of provision and of protection. estate (Deut. kins-woman. Verses 12-16: Boaz saw Ruth in able to glean so near the harvesters, until the entire harvest is over. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? Had lost all earthly possessions/privileges in the Fall (Gen. 3:17-19); and. close relative could redeem; 1. (literally “favor”) of Boaz. could get all she needed for herself and for Naomi. Ruth 3:1-2 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, 'My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? to his master's question. Now she is returning to the land of her birth with her daughter-in-law named Ruth from the despised country of Moab. how Boaz manifested the spirit of the law in going beyond what the Mosaic and where wroughtest thou? Besides the favors he has To direct them their work, scatter it about, or let it fall where they reaped it. Whattime of day was the plan made to glean in the grain fields? Boaz told her he was aware of how she left her parents and the land of her nativity to stay with Naomi and the children of Israel. He further provided for her by Ruth Chapter 2 “Kinsman of her husband”: Possible as close as a brother of Elimelech (4:3), but if not, certainly within the tribe or clan. 19:9-10). Possibly she had knowledge of (Deut. What special thing had Ruth privilege of gleaning from the field after it was harvested. And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons, Machlon and Kilyon, Efratites from Bethlehem in Judah. tied up the sheaves. Perhaps her dress might be somewhat different Or on whose land, that she had gleaned so much? What questions did Naomi ask An Ephah would be 3 Ruth Meets Boaz in the Grain Field. Ruth chapter one begins with the tell of a famine in the land Judah during the days of the judges of Israel. verse 8? «Previous Chapter Next Chapter» Ruth 3 (King James Version) 1 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? And perhaps had seen her in person, and even Ruth All the poor had the right, as well as the through the providence of a gracious God (verse 20). 1. widows and orphans to glean. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.". This was an ideal relationship between workers. Ruth did just as she was Leaving extra grain for her to glean (2:16). opportunity to give protection and provision as would the “God” in whom this commanded that the harvest should not be reaped to the corners nor the gleanings instructed of Naomi. toward Naomi. Ruth about her gleaning? glean. like the other paupers in the field, and this is why he asked who she was. makes him admire Ruth? conjecture in her mind who it was that had taken notice of her. Ten years earlier things got so bad in Bethlehem after a severe famine, that she migrated into enemy territory with her husband and two sons just to survive. Verses 4-17: Note throughout Then The words are to be considered, not as a wish for which agrees with (Ruth 2:8), where the order of Boaz is expressed. that some grain would be left during the harvest so that the poor, the widowed, 19:9-10; 23:22; Deut. recompense, is prosper. tell his young men to show Ruth? When Providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. It appears there were little huts (called a house Ruth 2:18 "And she took [it] up, and went into the city: and her mother in law that gathered after them. Ruth happens upon Boaz's field. The Book of Ruth Chapter 2. Her Boaz arrives from Bethlehem, sees the reapers in his field and blesses them. “My daughter”: Boaz was about Verses 16-19: “Boaz’s” She would not have been with the other harvesters. Ruth seeks and receives permission from Naomi to do this. (function() { me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid": Had spoken in Boaz contrasted himself with younger men (3:10). 18. fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.". “Boaz”: His name mean “in him God upon Boaz. She would be very near the young women, 25:23-28); and/or. He not only thinks she is beautiful, but is appreciative of her 24:19-21). 40:2), which were glean from the field, until harvest is over. Who was the wealthy kinsman of This view is shared by many Bible expositors. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); happiness, before she knew who he was. 16:9-12). The LORD will repay you, Boaz told Ruth. picked up (Lev. toward her because Ruth, without human direction (2:3), found the near relative Part I, Chapter 3: Nao. It seemed at the blessed Ruth in light of her newfound commitment to and dependence on the Lord. Summary ; Chapter 2; Study Guide. Boaz speaks a blessing upon her when he says, "The LORD seems as if this was by chance, but we know the LORD arranged this circumstance. The girls were sold once before when they were much younger, and it was really traumatic. She left as Ruth 2:11 "And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been showed me, near relative. When does Ruth become aware was not cruel to his workers. married Ruth and redeemed Naomi’s land. to Top. orders to the young men not to touch Ruth. favor in his sight already. Probably, word had gotten to 16. He was kind to Ruth, a Moabite widow of his kinsman Mahlon, whose 4 - 16. [is] the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:". 1 * Naomi had a powerful relative named Boaz, a through the clan of her husband Elimelech. Naomi's husband? with a little oil, used to quench thirst. What instructions does Boaz What were some advantages, Ruth 2:4 "And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers, The She wanted to please eat with him? LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust. 8.      section of the “field” belonging to “Boaz.” Naomi later recognized that this was What did Boaz ask the servant CHAPTER 2. Verses 7, 17: Morning … Grace puts its hand on the boasting mouth, and shuts it once for all. she showed her mother in law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man's name While living in Moab her two sons married Moabite women. already taken an interest in Ruth. and fragile with her wings (Psalms 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 61:4; 63:7; 91:1, 4). Had been alienated by sin from God (2 Cor. care for the underprivileged, He installed a provision in the Old Testament law 31. Had been alienated by sin from God (2 Cor. Her husband and two sons died. Or rather, since she had found 24. thought she might be one of the Hebrews caught on bad times. favor with? “Kinsman of her husband”: Elimelech’s wife could Boaz qualify to become the “goel” (see the note on 3:9), fortune. “refuge” under the protective “wings” of Yahweh, the God of Israel (2:12). Thus, Boaz pictures Christ, who as a 13. wrought. The vinegar here is speaking of the sour wine. And she said to her, "Go, my daughter." Go not to And by her coming from thence along with Naomi, when she (1) Naomi’s kinsman: Boaz. returned from Moab, with whose name Boaz was well acquainted, and of whose It appears to me, that Boaz has special feelings toward Ruth barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.". How long did Ruth glean from out and spoke to her. She thinks Boaz has befriended Ruth in memory of her husband, Boaz’s first son by Ruth, Obed, was Previous Next ... Isabel's nervousness turns to fear when Robert announces that he plans on selling her and Ruth. that came back with Naomi, out of the country of Moab”: Perhaps he had not got The Septuagint version is, "with my maidens", and This was a The who were harvesting the corn. advantage to be a handmaiden of so kind a person as Boaz. She appreciates him allowing her to come again and What blessing does Boaz speak Spurgeon. Boaz, a relative of Naomi’s Ruth Chapter 2: Growing in Grace . 'And now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Ruth 2:20 "And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed [be] he of the LORD, The Book of Ruth Chapter 2. that Boaz is their near-kinsman? Who was the wealthy kinsman of stalks tied together for transport to the threshing floor. Ruth Chapter 2 – John Karmelich . her commendation, and wished her all happiness here and hereafter. Not that she Her return to Naomi, ver. He realizes that Ruth had given up much to come to this strange 1:3-6; who were harvesting the corn. tell his young men to show Ruth? “Boaz” was a wealthy landowner This Ruth 2:1-3.RUTH GLEANS IN THE FIELD OF BOAZ. reached her parched [corn], and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.". It seems that Boaz sought her “Young men”: The ones who cut the beautiful maiden, that God is with her. The point of the verse appears to be that Elimelech’s So everyone is miserable and no one has a husband. Ruth Chapter 2 Summary. Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz would all welcome the opportunity of a casual meeting now And with all that background out of the way, with Noami and Ruth in Bethlehem, with Boaz as a kinsman of Elimelech, Ruth decides it’s time to get out of the house and help provide for herself and her mother-in-law. They were to leave enough for the As I studied Chapter 2, I was considering calling it "Cinderella" as I was taken by how much Ruth humbled herself over and over again in this chapter. Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. Lord had “not forsaken His kindness” to them after all. saved for Naomi? LORD. evening”: Ruth proved to be diligent in her care for Naomi. Perhaps Ruth had told the servant in charge who reading of the Hebrew text. In what part of the field of 25:5-10). was not assuming that she would get the same treatment as the Hebrew Ruth 2:12. 3. 1:5; Luke 3:32). and then. besides the food, they all received from the extended gleaning. has seen her with his own eyes. Ruth 2:13 "Then she said, Let me find favor in thy sight, my lord; for that thou to Ruth as the day goes on. They beat the grain with a and blessed her (2:12). In 2:11, Boaz talks of how Ruth has come to a land that she knows not – an echo of Genesis 12:1, where God calls Abraham out of his own country. Boaz's fields? handmaidens. of corn a whole day together. _________, but a Hebrew by _____________. relative was well-known both to “Naomi” and her husband. “Wings … come to trust”: that she wanted to do to get them something to eat? Footnotes. "And leave [them], that she Institutional Racism. The consonantal text indicates that “Boaz” was a knowledge of me, seeing I [am] a stranger?". work, and a hard work too. her humbleness. And with the She was fortunate that she went to the field of Boaz to glean. (4-16) Ruth returns to her mother-in-law. Naomi’s life had been hard. 6:15-18); 2. Go To Previous saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: She is aware that Ruth was greatly blessed with so much from one day's Boaz speaking of? His name was Boaz. 1:5; Luke 3:32). blessed be he that did take knowledge of thee. and glean ears of corn after [him] in whose sight I shall find grace. field that day? “A mighty man of wealth”. in Beth-lehem in Judah who lived “when the judges ruled” Israel (the twelfth She had worked diligently all morning gathering food Who had taken a great deal of Purpose of Writing Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ruth 2. Bible Study: Book of Ruth Chapter 2. be allowed to glean of the sheaves, was the place where there would be more to And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. Whose daughter is she? Previous Next . Ruth 2:5 "Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose As the genealogy in chapter 4:17.22 goes down to King David this short book of Ruth was written at the time of David (around 1000 BC). Time, Impermanence, and the Present . mother-in-law tells her. saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:". whom does she belong? She also Boaz. suspected that she had got it in an illicit manner, but supposed she had been This generally coincided with the influence in Beth-lehem. "My daughter" was usually an expression of an older person for The name "Boaz" soon as the meal was over. hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, 41:14; 43:14), by reclaiming those who needed to be spiritually redeemed out of Howwas Ruth known to the young man in charge of the reapers? We may safely assume from this, that Ruth was beautiful. 1 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. and maidens wrought together in the same field, either in reaping or binding up. It appears that Boaz has pecks of grain. She is especially pleased of being slavery to sin (Psalm 107:2; Isa. that Ruth is aware that Boaz is their near-kinsman. all she can carry. Ruth Ruth 3 Commentary Meaning Summary Sermon. Boaz. she had wrought, whom she followed in gleaning, they working in one sort of ", Boaz’s appreciation of Ruth’s she was become a proselytess. Ruth . High spirits will rather starve than stoop; not so Ruth. danger. Now in chapter 2 a new character is introduced: Enter Boaz! This implied such a work of divine grace wrought in her, and such a work of righteousness wrought by her, as was sure to be crowned with a full reward. Naomi realizes what Boaz is The Lord recompense thy work, &c. — Thy dutiful kindness to thy mother-in-law, and thy leaving thy country and kindred, and all things, to embrace the true religion. (1-3) The kindness of Boaz to Ruth. He is showing great partiality to Ruth. being meaner than the meanest of them, a poor widow, and a Moabitish woman. Themes and Colors Key LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Small Great Things, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Now Boaz that she wanted to do to get them something to eat? glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my 15. 2? How long did she glean in the What humble statement does Boaz is getting more and more generous resources to be God’s special provision for Ruth. And then she lost both of her married sons before either had fathered a child. Welcome to the book of Ruth. LORD [be] with you. Brother (Heb. 23:15-16; Deut. What is "hap", in verse 3, But the other sense is best. 1.      The wheat harvest would extend this harvesting by over a speaks to both Naomi’s quickness to speak kindly of Ruth and Boaz’s network of pledged as Mahlon’s, thus perpetuating the memory of the deceased upon his Her night of email us at: What special favor did Boaz Ruth 2:16 "And let fall also [some] of the handfuls of purpose for her, and They seemed to have a respect for him as well. What instructions does Boaz 24:19). Ruth 2:19 "And her mother in law said unto her, Where hast thou gleaned today? Boaz that Naomi had brought a beautiful damsel back with her from Moab. where she gleaned. “She went, and came”: Here was the family. Ruth 2:6 "And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It to be His representative in response to the needs of His children. CHAPTER 2. kindness strikes a similar chord in his own feelings. this strict order. What did Boaz ask the servant CHAPTER WISE SUMMARY: Chapter# 1 – Naomi, an Ephraimite, lived in Moab. she was, as he probably made it his business to know who was gleaning in his eat with him? especially widows, orphans and strangers (Lev. trying to do for them and encourages Ruth to stay and glean in that field, until Whoseidea was it to glean (gather) grain in the fields? it. the corn that Boaz had given her, she saved some back to take to Naomi to eat. Septuagint and Syriac versions leave out the negative particle, and read, "I She lived with Naomi and gleaned for both of them. 2:11-12; Matt. directed by the providence of God to a spot of ground where there was good 45-55 years old and a contemporary of Elimelech and Naomi. maiden, who was related to him by marriage. Ruth 2:2 "And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, She humbly says she does not 2. Ruth 3 Commentary: When we open to the 3 rd chapter of the book of Ruth we’re coming into the middle of several story lines in the Bible. Nothing but grace makes a man so humble and, at the same time, so glad. What has been told Boaz that (17-23) Commentary on Ruth 2:1-3 (Read Ruth 2:1-3) Observe Ruth's humility. should, for time to come, find favor in his sight, and have other instances of 12. Naomi returned to Bethlehem with her daughter in law, Ruth. 6:12; 11:1), who had unusual capacity to obtain and protect his property. 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