Ruth 4:2
The Scripture
(2) And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Ruth chapter 4 Boaz proposes to redeem Ruth’s inheritance, and she accepts his offer, showing her loyalty to her mother‑in‑law. The chapter also records her marriage to Boaz, which fulfills the covenant promise of the land. This passage highlights themes of faithfulness, divine justice, and the importance of honoring covenants.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 18:21Exodus 18:22Exodus 21:8Deuteronomy 29:10Deuteronomy 31:28I Kings 21:8Proverbs 31:23Lamentations 5:14Acts 6:12
Related verses (shared words)
Ruth 4:1James 2:3II Kings 6:32Revelation 5:11Isaiah 22:16Ezekiel 8:1