Ruth

Naomi's Family in Moab

A Bethlehem family flees famine to Moab, where the sons marry Moabite women, but all three men die, leaving Naomi and her daughters-in-law widowed and bereft.

4 parts

Ruth and Naomi Return Home

Widowed Naomi journeys back from Moab to Bethlehem, and loyal Ruth refuses to leave her side, pledging lifelong devotion as the two arrive at harvest time.

6 parts

Ruth Gleans in Boaz's Field

Ruth gleans in Boaz's fields to feed Naomi, earns his notice and protection through her loyalty, and returns with abundance as Naomi recognizes Boaz as their family redeemer.

10 parts

Ruth at the Threshing Floor

Naomi sends Ruth to Boaz at the threshing floor, where he praises her loyalty, promises to act as redeemer, and sends her home with grain and hope.

8 parts

Boaz Redeems at the Gate

At the city gate, Boaz legally secures his right to redeem Naomi's land and marry Ruth after the closer kinsman declines, sealed by a sandal exchange and witnessed by elders who bless the union.

7 parts

Ruth and Boaz

Boaz marries Ruth, and Yahweh enables her to conceive a son; the women of Bethlehem then gather around Naomi, blessing God and declaring that Ruth has proven worth more to her than seven sons.

2 parts