Book of Ruth
ruth is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
4
Chapters
85
Verses
22
Cross-Refs
8
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Samuel (traditionally)
- Date Written
- c. 1050-1000 BC
- Category
- Historical
- Chapters
- 4
- Verses
- 85
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “drunk”, “satisfied”
About the Book of Ruth
The book of Ruth shines as a precious jewel amid the chaotic era of the Judges, telling a narrative rich with themes of covenant faithfulness, divine guidance, and redeeming love. Whereas Judges depicts Israel's continual spiritual failure and societal breakdown, Ruth highlights the steadfast devotion of lesser-known individuals who remained true to God's covenant during a time when 'everyone did what was right in his own eyes.' This concise yet deeply meaningful account follows a Moabite widow who chooses to follow Israel's God and experiences redemption through a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz, illustrating that God's grace reaches beyond Israel to all who place their trust in Him.
Read the full Ruth study guide →Famous 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
Topical Index
8 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
The daughter-in-law of Naomi
Her devotion to Naomi
Goes to Bethlehem
Gleaned in the field of Boaz
Receives kindness from Boaz
Under Naomi' s instructions claims from Boaz the duty of a kinsman
Marries Boaz
Becomes an ancestor of Jesus
Key Verses
Ruth 1:4
The daughter-in-law of Naomi
Ruth 1:16,17
Her devotion to Naomi
Ruth 1:19,22
Goes to Bethlehem
Ruth 2:3
Gleaned in the field of Boaz
Ruth 2:4-17
Receives kindness from Boaz
Ruth 3:1-9
Under Naomi' s instructions claims from Boaz the duty of a kinsman
Ruth 4:9-13
Marries Boaz
Ruth 4:13,21,22
Becomes an ancestor of Jesus