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\Ruth The Book of\ was originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now forms |
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The book of Ruth is a book of the Bible Old Testament and Jewish Tanach. It was originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now forms |
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hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of David. It gives |
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hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of David. It gives |
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Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law; (2) the marriage of Boaz and Ruth; and (3) the birth of Obed, of whom David sprang. |
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Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law; (2) the marriage of Boaz and Ruth; and (3) the birth of Obed, of whom David sprang. |
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The author of this book was probably Samuel, according to |
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The author of this book was thought to be Samuel according to |
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Initial text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897 -- Please update as needed |
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Initial text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897 -- Please update as needed |
The history it contains refers to a period perhaps about one hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of David. It gives
(1) an account of Naomi's going to Moab with her husband, Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law;
(2) the marriage of Boaz and Ruth; and
(3) the birth of Obed, of whom David sprang.
The author of this book was thought to be Samuel according to Jewish tradition.
"Brief as this book is, and simple as is its story, it is remarkably rich in examples of faith, patience, industry, and kindness, nor less so in indications of the care which God takes of those who put their trust in him."
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