Ruth 4:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He then said to the next-of-kin, “Naomi, who has come back from the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land that belonged to our kinsman Elimelech.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Proverbs 13:10

By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice.

Jeremiah 32:7

Hanamel son of your uncle Shallum is going to come to you and say, ‘Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours.’ ”

Leviticus 25:25

“If anyone of your kin falls into difficulty and sells a piece of property, then the next of kin shall come and redeem what the relative has sold.

Ruth 1:2

The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion; they were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there.