‘ And Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?”
Harvest being over Naomi now decided that it was time to act. She had no doubt observed with interest Boaz's continued generosity towards Ruth, and it had encouraged her to think that he might not be averse to marrying her. So she approached Ruth informing her that her intention was to ‘seek rest' for her so that her future might be secure. She then gave instructions to Ruth about what she ought to do.