Ruth 1:17
The Scripture
(17) Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Naomi and her daughter‑in‑law Ruth leave Bethlehem to go to Moab, where Ruth decides to work in the fields of a nearby man named Boaz. Boaz, who is a relative of Naomi, offers to let Ruth glean the leftover grain, and she works diligently under his protection. The chapter highlights themes of kindness, loyalty, and the importance of honoring the gleaning law.
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Related verses (shared words)
Revelation 8:12Ezekiel 5:12Ruth 3:13II Kings 7:4II Chronicles 25:4Romans 14:8