Boaz's Journey Map

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Boaz's Journey Map

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Bethlehem Fields
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Bethlehem Fields

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Boaz greets workers in his field
Ruth 2:4

And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD {be} with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Meeting Ruthc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

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

    RUT 2:1-16

  2. Threshing Floorc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

    Ruth approaches Boaz at the threshing floor, requesting redemption.

    RUT 3:1-15

  3. Redemptionc. 1100 BC

    Bethlehem

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

    RUT 4:1-12

  4. Birth of Obedc. 1099 BC

    Bethlehem

    Ruth bears Obed, grandfather of King David.

    RUT 4:13-17

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