This woman is known for her loyalty and devotion, staying with her mother-in-law after her husbands passing
Who is Ruth?
Elimelech and his family leave Bethlehem due to a famine, they head to this place
What is Moab
This was grown in the field where Ruth worked
What is wheat and barley?
this character is described as a wealthy landowner who showed kindness
Who is Boaz?
The Book of Ruth is found between these books of the Bible
What are Judges and 1 Samuel?
this women fled from famine with her husband and two sons
Who is Naomi?
Ruth was from this country before she married into an Israelite family.
What is Moab?
the ethnicity of Ruth and Orpah
What is a Moabite
The daughter who went back to her people and her gods
Who is Orpah?
This ritual, performed by Boaz was a symbolic act confirming his role as a redeemer
What was the removal of a sandal?
this person is the first husband of Ruth
Who is Mahlon
Boaz meets with the town elders to discuss marrying Ruth in this place
What is the town gates?
Naomi chooses to be known by this name
What is the name Mara
this character was Ruth’s Brother-in-law
Who is Kilion?
the length of time Naomi and her family lived in Moab
What is 10 years?
This character was the first to die in Moab
Who is Elimelech?
Ruth first encounters Boaz here
What is the barley field?
this was Ruth’s job In the the fields
What is gleaning
This significant figure, born to Ruth and Boaz played a key role in the lineage leading to King David.
Who is Obed?
When Ruth is found at Boaz’ feet he fills her cloak with these
What is 6 measures of barley?
the elders bless Boaz, saying, ‘May your house be like the house of THIS significant biblical figure.’
Who is Perez (whom Tamar born to Eli)
Ruth laid here at Boaz feet
What is a threshold?
The amount Ruth gleaned and took back to her mother in law
What is an ephah
In the genealogy presented at the end of the Book of Ruth, who is mentioned as the great-grandson of Ruth and Boaz?
Who is David?
the closer relative initially agrees to redeem Naomi’s land but changes his mind after learning of this condition. What is the condition?
What is the closer relative not wanting to marry Ruth and jeopardize his own inheritances