Ruth 1
This was the hometown of Elimelech and Naomi before they moved to Moab.
Bethlehem
This is the specific type of harvest occurring when Ruth began gleaning in the fields.
barley harvest
Ruth was told to wait until Boaz fell asleep and then uncover this part of his body.
his feet
Boaz met the other legal redeemer at this location, the center of town business and justice.
the town gate
This specific law required a brother (or close relative) to marry a widow to carry on the deceased man's name.
Levirate Marriage
Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their homes after the death of these two men, her sons.
Mahlon and Chilion
Ruth "happened" to find herself working in the field belonging to this man, a relative of Elimelech
Boaz
Boaz was startled awake at this specific time of night.
12 am or midnight
In ancient Israel, this item was handed over to finalize a property redemption or exchange.
a sandal
Boaz gave Ruth this many measures of barley to take back to Naomi after her night at the threshing floor.
6
This is the specific length of time the family lived in the country of Moab before Naomi decided to return.
What is ten years?
At mealtime, Boaz invited Ruth to dip her bread into this liquid.
Wine vinegar
Naomi instructed Ruth to wash, put on perfume, and go to this location where Boaz was working.
Threshing Floor
The closer relative refused to redeem the land because it might endanger this personal asset of his.
his own inheritance
Meaning of Ruth's name
Companion or Friend
Ruth made this famous vow to Naomi: "Where you go I will go, and where you _____ ____ __ _____
stay I will stay
The practice of "gleaning" was a provision for the poor found in which set of laws
Mosaic Laws (Leviticus and Deuteronomy)
By asking Boaz to "spread the corner of your garment" over her, Ruth was asking him to fulfill this specific role.
guardian-redeemer (or kinsman-redeemer)
Ruth and Boaz had a son named this, who became the father of Jesse.
Obed
a time for resetting society through the release of indentured servants, cancellation of debts, and return of ancestral land to its original owners
Year of Jubilee
The story is set during the era of these leaders, a time characterized by the cycle of sin and deliverance.
Who are the Judges?
After a full day of gleaning and threshing (unit of measure), Ruth had collected this amount of barley.
An Ephah
Boaz uses this Hebrew term (chayil) to describe Ruth's character—the same word used to describe the "Proverbs 31 woman."
Virtuous
The book ends with a genealogy proving that Ruth, a Moabite, was the great-grandmother of this famous King.
Who is King David
Complete the verse:
Ruth 2:12
May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose ______ you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.