Boaz was not the nearest relative to Ruth, there was another who in closer relationship to her. So according to the law she should be going to him, but instead God guides her to Boaz. Boaz then takes the initiative and seeks this man out and convinces him to go before the elder and revoke his right to marry Ruth. They go through the ‘tradition’ a little different than normal but in the end Boaz gets to marry Ruth.
It says in Ruth 4:4, that God blesses Ruth with a son named Obed, and through Obed came David. One thing to remember is in Deuteronomy 25:6, it says that the first child born in a levirate marriage is to be the child Ruth’s first husband. Which means that Obed is really Ruth’s second son, because he is considered the son of Boaz. Some people think that’s not true and Obed is really the first born son, but Boaz being a good Jew as shown throughout the story of Ruth, is unlikely to skip over the fact that Naomi still needs an heir to take care of her and for Naomi to give the inheritance away. …show more content…
One way that God shows his justice through the story of Ruth, is the fact that her story takes place during one of the most chaotic times of Israel's history. When most of Israel is doing what is right in their own eyes, there is hope in the story of Ruth. Ruth shows us that why faithfulness is important, God rewards those who are faithful to him. Boaz is a good picture of what Israel should be striving to be. He is looking out for those in need, following the laws set forth by Moses, letting the widows and the poor glean off of his fields. Taking care of the those in need and holding, not only himself but his entire estate, above reproach and makes sure when that he keeps his reputation and Ruth’s reputation in a good
It says in Ruth 4:4, that God blesses Ruth with a son named Obed, and through Obed came David. One thing to remember is in Deuteronomy 25:6, it says that the first child born in a levirate marriage is to be the child Ruth’s first husband. Which means that Obed is really Ruth’s second son, because he is considered the son of Boaz. Some people think that’s not true and Obed is really the first born son, but Boaz being a good Jew as shown throughout the story of Ruth, is unlikely to skip over the fact that Naomi still needs an heir to take care of her and for Naomi to give the inheritance away. …show more content…
One way that God shows his justice through the story of Ruth, is the fact that her story takes place during one of the most chaotic times of Israel's history. When most of Israel is doing what is right in their own eyes, there is hope in the story of Ruth. Ruth shows us that why faithfulness is important, God rewards those who are faithful to him. Boaz is a good picture of what Israel should be striving to be. He is looking out for those in need, following the laws set forth by Moses, letting the widows and the poor glean off of his fields. Taking care of the those in need and holding, not only himself but his entire estate, above reproach and makes sure when that he keeps his reputation and Ruth’s reputation in a good