Ruth 4 | |
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Book | Book of Ruth |
Hebrew Bible part | Five Megillot |
Order in the Hebrew part | 2 |
Category | Ketuvim |
Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 8 |
Ruth 4 is the fourth (and the last) chapter of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, [1][2] part of the Ketuvim ("Writings").[3][4] This chapter contains the story of how Boaz goes up to the city gate, calls his kinsman; inquires whether he would redeem and marry Ruth, Ruth 4:1-5. He refuses, Ruth 4:6-8. Boaz, with the people witnessing and congratulating, buys the inheritance, and marries Ruth, Ruth 4:9-12. She gave birth to Obed the grandfather of King David, Ruth 4:13-17. The genealogy from Perez (Pharez) to David, Ruth 4:18-22.[5]
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