1. The Book of Ruth

2. Background Naomi and her family move from Moab to Judah because of a famine (lack of food) Naomi’s husband dies Sons die Destitute, she vows to return back to Moab

3. Naomi’s family Elimelech (Her Husband) Mahlon, Chilion (her sons) Ruth, Orpah (her daughter-in-laws)

4. Ruth’s devotion Ruth vows to care for Naomi after the men in their family die Works in the field gleaning barley Marries a wealthy kinsman, Boaz Marries because of levirate laws

5. Levirate Laws A brother, or another close kinsman, must marry a woman if her husband dies and leaves no heir to the family’s fortune Son is raised in the dead husband’s name

6. Naomi’s Family Tree Namoi ----- Elimelech Sons: Mahlon and Chilion Mahlon married Ruth Chilion married Orpah Ruth married Boaz – son was Obed – son was Jesse – son was King David