Family Tree: Ruth
Generation 1 from Adam • Kekulé #17592186044417
Spouse:
Booz or Boaz.
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.
Biblical Significance
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
Ruth
& Booz or Boaz
↓
Obed