Ruth 2:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:20

Then Menahem exacted 20 ounces of silver from each of the wealthy men of Israel to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria withdrew and did not stay there in the land.

Job 1:3

His estate included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man among all the people of the east.

Job 31:25

if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired so much,

Matthew 1:5

Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse,

Luke 3:32

son of Jesse, son of Obed, son of Boaz, son of Salmon, son of Nahshon,

Ruth 1:2

The man’s name was Elimelech, and his wife’s name was Naomi. The names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They entered the land of Moab and settled there.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, “Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain behind someone who allows me to? ” Naomi answered her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”

Ruth 3:12

Yes, it is true that I am a family redeemer, but there is a redeemer closer than I am.

Ruth 3:2

Now isn’t Boaz our relative? Haven’t you been working with his female servants? This evening he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor.

Ruth 4:21

Salmon fathered Boaz, who fathered Obed.