Ruth Chapter Summaries
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Ruth Chapter Summaries

Ruth tells the beautiful story of loyalty and redemption, showing how a Moabite woman became part of the lineage of David and ultimately Christ.

4

Chapters

85

Total Verses

Samuel (traditionally)

Author

1050-1000 BC

Date Written

Book Outline

Ruth's Decision

1:1-22

Tragedy and loyalty

Ruth's Service

2:1-23

Gleaning in Boaz's field

Ruth's Request

3:1-18

At the threshing floor

Ruth's Reward

4:1-22

Marriage and lineage

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Key Themes

LoyaltyRedemptionProvidenceLoveKindnessFaith

Key Verses

Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge.
Ruth 1:16
A full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel.
Ruth 2:12
Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman.
Ruth 4:14

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