Ruth Flashcards
What time period did the story of Ruth start and end in?
Started with when the judges ruled and ended at time of David
Who was the father in law of Ruth?
Elimelech
Who were the two sons of Elimelech and who did they marry?
Mahlon and Chilion. They married wives of the women of Moab: Orpah and Ruth
What prompted Naomi to return to Bethlehem after the death of her husband and two sons?
the Lord had visited his people there giving them bread.
How many times does Naomi tell Ruth to go back to Moab before accepting that Ruth is going to go with her back to Bethlehem?
3 times
Who does Naomi blame for her misfortune?
State that the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with her.
What is the meaning of the name Mara?
Bitter
What was Boaz response to Ruth wanting to Glean from his fields?
He feeds her and instructs his reapers to give her extra. She ends up getting an ephah of barley (20-40 liters)
What did Naomi ask Ruth to do to get Boaz to marry her?
I told her to wash, get dressed, anoint herself, and then go to the threshing floor where Boaz would be
Then uncover his feet, lay down next to him, and wait for him to tell her what to do.
How did Boaz get the nearest kinsmen to Ruth to give her and the land up?
Boaz got 10 elders of the city together with the kinsmen and told him about the land but that he would have to marry Ruth and care for Naomi.
Who was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Boaz?
Boaz -> Obed -> Jesse -> David
How did the kinsmen indicate that he was giving up his right to the land, Ruth, and Naomi?
He took off his shoe.
What does a foot represent in Hebrew times?
Power and Authority
