Ruth 4:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Boaz went to the place where people gather near the city gates. He sat there until the close relative he had told Ruth about passed by. Boaz called to him, “Come and sit here, friend.”

Cross References

Ruth 3:12

And it is true that I am a close relative. But there is a man who is a closer relative to you than I am.

Deuteronomy 25:7

If the man does not want to take his brother’s wife, she must go to the town meeting place and tell the leaders, ‘My husband’s brother refuses to keep his brother’s name alive in Israel. He will not do the duty of a husband’s brother to me.’

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Choose men to be judges and officers in every town that the Lord your God gives you. Every tribe must do this. And these men must be fair in judging the people.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love goodness. Bring justice back into the courts. Maybe then the Lord God All-Powerful will be kind to the survivors from Joseph’s family.

Job 31:21

I never threatened an orphan, even when I knew I had support in court.

Job 29:7

“Those were the days when I went to the city gate and sat in the public meeting of the elders.

Deuteronomy 21:19

His father and mother must then take him to the leaders of the town at the town meeting place.

Zechariah 2:6

“Hurry! Leave the land in the North in a hurry. Yes, it is true that I scattered your people in every direction.

Isaiah 55:1

“All you people who are thirsty, come! Here is water for you to drink. Don’t worry if you have no money. Come, eat and drink until you are full! You don’t need money. The milk and wine are free.

Deuteronomy 17:5

you must punish the person who did this evil thing. You must take that man or woman out to a public place near the city gates and kill them with stones.

Genesis 23:10

Ephron was sitting there among the people. He answered Abraham,

Genesis 34:20

Hamor and Shechem went to the meeting place of their city. They spoke to the men of the city and said,

Joshua 20:4

“If you accidentally kill someone and you run away to one of those cities, you must stop at the entrance of the city and tell the leaders of the people what happened. Then the leaders can allow you to enter the city. They will give you a place to live among them.

Ruth 3:18

Naomi said, “Daughter, be patient until we hear what happens. Boaz will not rest until he has finished doing what he should do. We will know what will happen before the day is ended.”

2 Samuel 15:2

Absalom would get up early and stand near the gate. He would watch for anyone with problems who was going to King David for judgment. Then Absalom would talk to them and say, “What city are you from?” They would say they were from such and such tribe in Israel.

2 Chronicles 18:9

At that time the two kings were sitting on their thrones, with their royal robes on, at the judgment place near the gates of Samaria. All the prophets were standing before them, prophesying.

Psalm 69:12

They talk about me in public places. The beer drinkers make up songs about me.

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is a respected member of the city council, where he meets with the other leaders.

Jeremiah 32:10

I signed the deed and had a copy of the deed sealed up. I got some men to witness what I had done, and I weighed out the silver on the scales.

Genesis 19:1

That evening the two angels came to the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting near the city gates and saw them. He got up and went to them. He bowed to show respect and said, “Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey.” The angels answered, “No, we will stay the night in the city square.”