Ruth Chapter 4 Quiz - Ted Hildebrandt

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Why did Boaz include the other men in the deal with the nearer kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 4:9)?

They were family members

To be witnesses (correct)

They knew Naomi

It was Jewish custom

Why did Boaz sit down by the town gate (Ruth 4:1)?

To talk to the guardian-redeemer (correct)

To wait for Naomi

To talk to Ruth

To see his new harvesters

Where did Boaz go to settle the legal issue with the nearer kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 4:1)?

The city gate (correct)

The city square

The city palace

The city high place

Who else does Boaz get to the gate for his situation with the nearer kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 4:2)?

10 elders Signup and view all the answers

What does Boaz first tell the kinsmen-redeemer that Naomi is doing?

Selling her land Signup and view all the answers

Whose land did Boaz say Naomi was selling (Ruth 4:3)?

The land of Elimelech Signup and view all the answers

What does Boaz suggest the guardian-redeemer to do (Ruth 4:4)?

To buy Naomi's land if he wants Signup and view all the answers

What does Boaz say comes with Naomi's land (Ruth 4:5)?

Ruth the Moabitess Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the guardian redeemer take the land?

He might endanger his estate Signup and view all the answers

Earlier in Israel, how was a transfer of property finalized (Ruth 4:7)?

Giving one's sandal to the other Signup and view all the answers

What did the kinsmen-redeemer finally tell Boaz (Ruth 4:8)?

To buy the land for himself Signup and view all the answers

What did the nearer kinsmen-redeemer do when he allowed Boaz to buy Elimelech's land (Ruth 4:8)?

He removed his sandal Signup and view all the answers

What did Boaz say was his intent in marrying Ruth (Ruth 4:10)?

To preserve her dead husband's name Signup and view all the answers

Ruth's dead husband was _______ (Ruth 4:10)

Mahlon Signup and view all the answers

Who do the elders hope that Ruth would be like in Israel (Ruth 4:11)?

Rachel and Leah Signup and view all the answers

Who was the wife of Judah who bore him Perez (Ruth 4:12)?

Tamar Signup and view all the answers

Who did Tamar and Judah give birth to that is mentioned in the end of Ruth (Ruth 4:12)?

Perez Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord enable Ruth to do when she got married?

To conceive a son Signup and view all the answers

The women of Israel say Ruth is better to Naomi than ______ sons (Ruth 4:15)

Seven Signup and view all the answers

What did the women say the Lord did for Naomi (Ruth 4:14)?

He has not forgotten her Signup and view all the answers

Who takes care of Ruth's son (Ruth 4:16)?

Naomi Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Boaz and Ruth's son (Ruth 4:17)?

Obed Signup and view all the answers

Who's family line does David come down from (Ruth 4:18)?

Perez Signup and view all the answers

Who is Perez's father and a tribal head (Ruth 4:18)?

Judah Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of David (Ruth 4:22)?

Jesse Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of Obed (Ruth 4:21)?

Boaz Signup and view all the answers

Who is the son of Obed?

Jesse Signup and view all the answers

How many names are listed in the genealogy at the end of Ruth (Ruth 4)?

Ten Signup and view all the answers

Who is the final name in the genealogy at the end of Ruth (Ruth 4:22)?

David Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boaz and the Kinsman-Redeemer

Boaz involved other men in the agreement to ensure they could serve as witnesses to the transaction.
He approached the situation at the town gate to speak with the nearer kinsman-redeemer.
The legal issue was settled publicly at the city gate, emphasizing the importance of community oversight.

Naomi's Land Transaction

Naomi was selling the land that belonged to her deceased husband, Elimelech.
Boaz offered the nearer kinsman-redeemer the opportunity to purchase the land and fulfill his obligations.
The inclusion of Ruth, a former member of the family, was crucial as she came with the land.

Customs and Legal Transactions

The transfer of property was traditionally finalized by giving one’s sandal to the other party, a symbolic act indicating agreement.
The nearer kinsman declined to purchase the land, fearing it would jeopardize his own estate.

Boaz’s Intentions

Boaz expressed his intent to marry Ruth to preserve her deceased husband's name within Israel.
The elders of Bethlehem hoped Ruth would be like Rachel and Leah, revered matriarchs in Israelite history.

Family Lineage and Births

Ruth and Boaz had a son named Obed, who would continue the family line leading to David.
Obed’s lineage and connection to David underscore the significance of Ruth in biblical history.

Naomi’s Blessings

The women of Israel praised Ruth for her loyalty and stated she was more valuable to Naomi than seven sons.
Naomi played a vital role in caring for Obed, emphasizing her restored status within the community.

Genealogy Overview

The genealogy at the end of Ruth lists ten names, concluding with David, highlighting God's providential plan through these family connections.
Judah is noted as Perez's father and a tribal head, and Boaz is identified as Obed’s father, linking the narratives of redemption and lineage in scripture.

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