RUTH—NOTE ON Ruth 4:11 Rachel and Leah. Through childbearing they built up the house of Israel, that is, established and continued Jacob’s family (Deuteronomy 25:9; Psalms 127:1, Psalms 127:3). Through Boaz’s offspring, David’s family, or “house,” was built (2 Samuel 7:11, 2 Samuel 7:26). David’s selection as king was the pride of Ephrathah and Bethlehem (see note on Ruth 1:2; see 1 Samuel 17:12).

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