So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.
Esther had not said what family or people she came from, for Mordecai had given her orders not to do so.
Give honour to your father and to your mother, so that your life may be long in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:
You are my friends, if you do what I give you orders to do.
His mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
And she said, I will do all you say.
Now when Boaz had taken meat and drink, and his heart was glad, he went to take his rest at the end of the mass of grain; then she came softly and, uncovering his feet, went to rest.