Ruth 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

RUTH CHAPTER 2 Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz, her deceased husband's near kinsman, h taketh knowledge of her, Ruth 2:1-7. He showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, Ruth 2:8-16. That which she got she brings to Naomi; and telleth her what had befallen her. She giveth God thanks, and exhorteth Ruth to continue in the field, Ruth 2:17-23. No text from Poole on this verse.

Ruth 2:1

1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.a