(The view expressed in this blog are my own and should not be taken as inspired in any way.)
Ruth 2:1–3, “And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.”
This book gives the most wonderful example of how a family member took his duties seriously and looked after his relative. The story is put in context in Moab so that we an understand who was involved and how they were in trouble. Once they returned home we also find out that there was a worthwhile relative who was in a position to help them in their time of need. The man was called Boaz. Ruth had come with Naomi to help her as much as she could so she set out to gather food for them both. The Law told every landowner that they were not allowed to gather all the grain, fruit or other produce from their land but they were to leave some of their crops so that the poor and needy could come and take food without losing their dignity. By the grace of God, Ruth went to Boaz’s field to collect some grain.
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