Ruth Bible Bowl Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

From whom did Naomi have a kinsman in Bethlehem?

Her husband

What description is given to Naomi's kinsman who lived in Bethlehem?

A man of great wealth

From whose family was the kinsman of Naomi's husband?

The family of Elimelech

What was the name of the man who was a kinsman of Naomi's husband?

Boaz Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth want to do in the field that she asked Naomi's permission to do?

To glean among the ears of grain Signup and view all the answers

What was Naomi's answer when Ruth asked permission to go into the field to glean?

Go, my daughter. Signup and view all the answers

When Ruth was gleaning in the field following the reapers, who owned the portion of the field she came to?

Boaz Signup and view all the answers

What did Boaz say to the reapers who were working in the field?

May the Lord be with you. Signup and view all the answers

How did the reapers respond to Boaz when he spoke to them in the field?

May the Lord bless you. Signup and view all the answers

To whom did Boaz ask the question, 'Whose young woman is this?'?

The servant who was in charge of the reapers Signup and view all the answers

What did the servant in charge of the reapers answer concerning the girl Boaz had asked him about?

She is the young Moabite woman who returned with Naomi from the land of Moab. Signup and view all the answers

How long had Ruth remained gleaning and gathering after the reapers?

From morning until now Signup and view all the answers

What did Boaz tell Ruth to do concerning her gleaning in his fields?

Do not go to glean in another field; stay here with my maids. Signup and view all the answers

What had Boaz commanded his servants concerning Ruth's gleaning in his field?

They were not to touch her. Signup and view all the answers

From where was Ruth to get a drink when she became thirsty while working in the field of Boaz?

From the water jars that the servants draw Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth do when Boaz told her to stay in his fields and drink from the water the servants had drawn?

She fell on her face, bowing to the ground and said to him, 'Why have I found favor in your sight that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Boaz tell Ruth that she was finding favor in his sight even when she was a foreigner?

Everything that she had done for her mother-in-law after the death of her husband Signup and view all the answers

How did Boaz know what Ruth had done for her mother-in-law?

It had been fully reported to him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Boaz give to Ruth to eat when it was mealtime in the fields?

Bread dipped in vinegar and roasted grain Signup and view all the answers

How much did Ruth eat at mealtime with the reapers?

She was satisfied and had some left. Signup and view all the answers

After the meal in the fields, what did Boaz command his servants to do for Ruth?

Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. Also, you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her. Signup and view all the answers

For how long did Ruth glean in the field of Boaz that first day?

Until evening Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth do with the grain that she had gleaned at the end of the first day of work in Boaz's field?

She beat it out. Signup and view all the answers

When Ruth had beaten out what she had gleaned in the field of Boaz, how much did she have?

About an ephah of barley Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth do with the grain that she had beaten out when she was finished gleaning?

She took it up and went into the city and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. Signup and view all the answers

What did Naomi ask Ruth concerning her gleaning for the barley?

Where did you glean today and where did you work? Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth answer when her mother-in-law asked her where she had worked that first day?

The name of the man with whom I worked today is Boaz. Signup and view all the answers

What did Naomi tell Ruth was the relationship of herself to Boaz?

He is one of our closest relatives. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kinsman of Naomi

Naomi had a kinsman named Boaz in Bethlehem, who was a man of great wealth.
Boaz was related to Elimelech, Naomi's deceased husband.

Ruth's Gleaning Request

Ruth sought permission from Naomi to glean in the fields, specifically to gather leftover grain.
Naomi supported Ruth's decision, telling her to go.

Boaz and His Field

While gleaning, Ruth ended up in the field owned by Boaz.
Boaz greeted his reapers with, "May the Lord be with you," to which they responded, "May the Lord bless you."

Boaz inquiring about Ruth

Boaz asked the servant in charge of the reapers about Ruth, receiving information that she was the Moabite woman who returned with Naomi.
Ruth gleaned from morning until the present time when asked about her duration of work.

Boaz's Instructions to Ruth

Boaz instructed Ruth to remain in his field and not to glean elsewhere, assuring her safety by commanding his servants not to harm her.
He offered Ruth the privilege of drinking from the water jars drawn by his servants when she became thirsty.

Ruth's Response to Boaz

Ruth expressed gratitude and amazement at Boaz's kindness, noting her status as a foreigner.
Boaz acknowledged Ruth's favor towards him, citing her care for Naomi after her husband died.

Boaz's Generosity at Mealtime

During mealtime, Boaz provided Ruth with bread and roasted grain, ensuring she was satisfied.
After the meal, Boaz instructed his servants to let Ruth glean even amongst the sheaves and to deliberately leave extra grain for her.

Ruth's Productivity

Ruth gleaned until evening and beat out her harvest, resulting in approximately an ephah of barley.
She carried the grain back into the city, prompting Naomi to inquire about her successful gleaning.

Naomi's Recognition

Naomi asked Ruth where she had gleaned and learned that Boaz was the man with whom Ruth had worked.
Naomi noted that Boaz was one of their closest relatives, indicating a potential for familial ties and redemption.

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Test your knowledge of Ruth Chapter 2 with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key details about Naomi's kinsman and his wealth, as well as familial connections. Perfect for Bible study groups or personal review.