Old Testament
Book of Ruth
Naomi loses her husband and sons in Moab. Her daughter-in-law Ruth stays with her, gleans in the fields of Boaz, and is redeemed by him, becoming an ancestor of King David.
At a glance
Ruth key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 4
- Author
- Not named in the text; Jewish tradition credits Samuel
- When it was written
- Set in the time of the judges; probably written during the monarchy
- Main theme
- Loyal love and a family redeemed
- Key verse
- Ruth 1:16
Summary
What is Ruth about?
Naomi loses her husband and sons in Moab. Her daughter-in-law Ruth stays with her, gleans in the fields of Boaz, and is redeemed by him, becoming an ancestor of King David.
Key verse
A key verse in Ruth
“And Ruth said, Implore me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge: your people shall be my people, and your God my God:”
4 chapters
Ruth chapters
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Questions
Ruth: common questions
Who wrote the book of Ruth?
Not named in the text; Jewish tradition credits Samuel.
When was Ruth written?
Set in the time of the judges; probably written during the monarchy.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Naomi loses her husband and sons in Moab. Her daughter-in-law Ruth stays with her, gleans in the fields of Boaz, and is redeemed by him, becoming an ancestor of King David.
How many chapters are in Ruth?
Ruth has 4 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Ruth?
Ruth 1:16: “And Ruth said, Implore me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge: your people shall be my people, and your God my God:” (KJV).
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