Old Testament
The Story of Boaz
Also: Boazi (Kiswahili)
Landowner of Bethlehem who redeemed Naomi's family land and married Ruth.
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Introduction
Boaz, a relative of Naomi's husband Elimelech, welcomed Ruth to glean in his field and later redeemed the land and married her. Ruth 2:1Ruth 2:8–12Ruth 4:9–13
Told in: Ruth
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Kindness to Ruth
Boaz protects Ruth in his field and gives her extra grain.
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People: Ruth
Redeems the land and marries Ruth
At the city gate Boaz acquires the land and Ruth as his wife before witnesses.
Mentioned across the Bible
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Genealogy
Family and relationships
Books associated with Boaz
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Redemption
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