Ruth Kekulé #17592186044417
Generation 1 from Adam · Ancestor of Jesus Christ
Biography
A Moabite woman who married into an Israelite family. After her husband died, Ruth chose to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi, returning to Bethlehem and declaring Naomi's God as her own. Through God's providence, Ruth married Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer, and became the great-grandmother of King David. Her story demonstrates covenant loyalty and God's inclusion of Gentiles.
Ruth, a Gentile, is in the Messianic line, showing God's grace extends to all nations. Her loyalty and faith demonstrate true conversion, and she prefigures the church as the Bride of Christ.
Life Events
Age 0
Married Mahlon in Moab
Age 10
Death of her husband
Age 10
Chose to follow Naomi and her God
Age 10
Gleaned in Boaz's field
Age 10
Married Boaz
Age 11
Birth of Obed (David's grandfather)
Spouse
Booz or Boaz
Kekulé #17592186044416
Children (1)
Obed
Kekulé #8796093022208