Ruth

The story of Ruth, a loyal woman who becomes part of the Israelite community and the great-grandmother of King David.

Chapter 4

KJV - Ruth 4:5

Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.

Then Boaz said, "When you purchase the land from Naomi, you must also buy it from Ruth, the Moabite widow, so that she can continue the deceased person's legacy on their property."

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