Old Testament · The Judges
Boaz
Who was Boaz?
Boaz was a generous landowner of Bethlehem who, as kinsman-redeemer, married Ruth and joined the line of David.
RoleKinsman-redeemer who married Ruth
EraThe Judges
HomeBethlehem
WifeRuth
RoleKinsman-redeemer
LegacyAncestor of David
Boaz noticed Ruth gleaning in his fields and protected her, telling her to stay close and inviting her to share his harvesters’ food. He praised her loyalty to Naomi.
As a near relative, Boaz had the right to “redeem” the family’s land and take Ruth as his wife. He did so honorably, settling the matter publicly at the town gate.
Boaz and Ruth’s son Obed continued the line to David — and Boaz himself is remembered as a picture of the redeemer.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Ruth 2:11 “Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you did not know before.” Ruth 4:9 “At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.