The Book of Ruth in Easton's Bible Dictionary
was originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now
forms
one of the twenty-four separate books of the Hebrew
Bible.
The history it contains refers to a period perhaps
about one
hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of
David. It gives
(1) an account of Naomi's going to Moab with her
husband,
Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to Bethlehem
with her
daughter-in-law; (2) the marriage of Boaz and Ruth;
and (3) the
birth of Obed, of whom David sprang.
The author of this book was probably Samuel,
according to
Jewish tradition.
"Brief as this book is, and simple as is its story,
it is
remarkably rich in examples of faith, patience,
industry, and
kindness, nor less so in indications of the care
which God takes
of those who put their trust in him."
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