Ruth Intro NextWas originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now forms one of the twenty-four separate books of the
Hebrew Bible.
The history it contains refers to a period perhaps about one hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of
David. It gives (1) an account of Naomi's going to Moab with her husband,
Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to
Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law; (2) the marriage of
Boaz and Ruth; and (3) the birth of Obed, of whom David sprang.
According to
Jewish tradition the author of this book was probably Samuel.
"Brief as this book is, and simple as is its story, it is remarkably rich in examples of faith, patience, industry, and kindness, nor less so in indications of the care which God takes of those who put their trust in him."
This entry includes text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897.
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