Old Testament · History
Ruth
A clear overview of the book’s story, message, and place in the Bible.
WHOLE-BOOK SUMMARY
Understanding Ruth
Ruth tells how a faithful Moabite widow joins God’s people and is redeemed by Boaz. Through ordinary loyalty and providence, God preserves the family line that will lead to King David.
MAIN THEMES
IMPORTANT VERSE · KJV
“Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”
Ruth 1:16
Scripture quotation is from the King James Version (KJV).