The peaceful story of Ruth is set in the violent times of The Book of Judges. Ruth, a Moabite women, is married to an Israelite. When he dies, Ruth shows uncommon loyalty to her Israelite mother-in-law and deep devotion to the God of Israel. In the end she finds a new husband among her former husband's relatives, and through this marriage becomes the great-grandmother of David, Israel's greatest king.
The stories of Judges show the disaster that came when God's people turned away from him. Ruth shows the blessing that came to a foreigner who turned to Israel's God and so became part of his faithful people.
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
- Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth [1:1 - 22]
- Ruth meets Boaz [2:1 - 3:18]
- Boaz marries Ruth [4:1 - 22]
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