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Pages you visit will appear hereA story of loyalty, redemption, and God's providence
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Naomi’s family moves to Moab due to famine. Her husband and sons die, leaving Naomi and her daughters-in-law. Ruth clings to Naomi, pledging loyalty to her and to God. They return to Bethlehem at harvest time.
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Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi. Boaz shows kindness and protection, providing food and favor. Naomi recognizes God’s providence and Boaz as a potential redeemer.
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Naomi instructs Ruth to approach Boaz at the threshing floor. Ruth requests his protection as kinsman-redeemer. Boaz blesses her, promises to act, but mentions a nearer relative has first right.
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Boaz redeems Ruth by negotiating with the nearer kinsman at the city gate. He marries Ruth, and they bear Obed, grandfather of King David. The story highlights God’s providence and Ruth’s place in the messianic line.
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