Text: Ruth 3:1-4:22
When we left off last week, Naomi and Ruth were in Israel. Ruth was gleaning in the fields owned by Boaz and being given many special privileges.
Now, Boaz was a lot older than Ruth, probably old enough to be her father. He was attracted to her, but the age difference no doubt made him think twice about taking her as his wife. Ruth appreciated his kindness, but what would she want with an old man?
Ruth's focus was on caring for Naomi. As a Moabitess, why would a man of Boaz's stature and wealth want her?
Ruth and Naomi meet Boaz in the marketplace. When two people like each other, it's apparent to those around them, and Naomi was no exception. She began formulating a plan to get those two together. In those days, it was a common practice that a close relative would marry the widow, and their first son would inherit the dead husband's name and property. Since Boaz was a relative, he could marry Ruth as a near kinsman.
There was only one obstacle to this plan: Another man was a closer relative than Boaz. How would they resolve that issue?
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