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Boaz

Boaz Kinsman-Redeemer, Husband of Ruth

Old Testamentc. 1100 BC View journey on map

About Boaz

Boaz was a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem who showed kindness to Ruth, a Moabite widow gleaning in his fields. As a kinsman-redeemer, he married Ruth according to the custom of levirate marriage. They became the great-grandparents of King David, placing them in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

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Boaz's Character Traits

Kinsman-RedeemerGenerousRighteousHonorable

Boaz's Life Timeline

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  1. Meeting Ruthc. 1100 BC

    Boaz notices Ruth gleaning in his fields and shows her kindness.

    RUT 2:1-16

  2. Threshing Floorc. 1100 BC

    Ruth approaches Boaz at the threshing floor, requesting redemption.

    RUT 3:1-15

  3. Redemptionc. 1100 BC

    Boaz redeems Ruth and Naomi's land and marries Ruth.

    RUT 4:1-12

  4. Birth of Obedc. 1099 BC

    Ruth bears Obed, grandfather of King David.

    RUT 4:13-17

Who is linked to Boaz

Who is linked to Boaz
  • parent of
  • sibling of
  • spouse of
  • covenant with
  • master of
  • in conflict with

Boaz's Key Relationships

Ruth
RuthFamily

Wife - Boaz redeemed and married Ruth, showing chesed (loyal love).

Naomi
NaomiFamily

Mother-in-law - By marrying Ruth, Boaz redeemed Naomi's family line.

Boaz's Key Locations

Bethlehem
Bethlehem

Town where Boaz lived and where the redemption took place.

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Spiritual Lessons from Boaz

Picture of Christ

Boaz as kinsman-redeemer foreshadows Christ. He had the right to redeem (he was a relative), the power to redeem (he was wealthy), and the will to redeem (he loved Ruth). Christ redeems us the same way.

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