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Ruth 4 - Introduction

CHAPTER 4

THE GOEL AT THE GATE

CONTENTS.—Boaz in the presence of the elders of Bethlehlem obtains the right of redeeming the inheritance of the dead Elimelech. Amid the acclamations and congratulations of the people at the gate, he publicly takes Ruth to be his wife. Obed is born, and the generations of Pharez are traced as far downward as David.

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See also Ruth 4 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _BOAZ CALLS UPON THE NEXT KINSMAN, WHO REFUSES TO REDEEM: ACCORDINGLY, BOAZ MARRIETH RUTH; AND FROM THIS MARRIAGE COMES OBED, THE FATHER OF JESSE, THE FATHER OF DAVID._ _Before Christ 1376._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 4 Ruth 4:1-5 _The near kinsman approached._ Boaz went to the gate of the city and waited for the approach of the man who was a kinsman nearer than he. When he came by, Boaz approa...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 ruled, (a-12) _ Shaphat_ , lit. 'judged.' country (b-32) Lit. 'fields,' 'farmlands,' as ver. 6, and elsewhere. As 2 Kings 8:3 ,2 Kings 8:5 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO RUTH 4 This chapter relates how an offer was made to the nearest kinsman of Ruth to redeem her, and the field her husband left, which he refused to do, Ruth 4:1, upon which Boaz redee...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2692. B.C. 1312._ The next kinsman refuses to marry Ruth, Ruth 4:1. Boaz marries her, Ruth 4:9. Their issue, Ruth 4:13....

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Boaz calleth into iudgment the next kinseman. 6 He refuseth the redemption according to the maner in Israel. 9 Boaz buyeth the inheritance. 11 He marrieth Ruth. 13 She beareth Obed the grandfath...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The kinsman refuses to redeem Ruth's inheritance. (1-8) Boaz marries Ruth. (9-12) Birth of Obed. (13-22)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    BOAZ NEGOTIATES FOR RUTH AND MAKE HER HIS BRIDE (RUTH 4:1 A). In order to further his cause with Ruth Boaz made his way to the city gate. The gate of any city, in which there would often be an enclose...

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