OUTLINE OF CONTENTS

1

• Elimelech’s family moves to Moab (1, 2)

• Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth widowed (3-6)

• Ruth loyal to Naomi and her God (7-17)

• Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth (18-22)

2

• Ruth gleans in Boaz’ field (1-3)

• Ruth and Boaz meet (4-16)

• Ruth tells Naomi about Boaz’ kindness (17-23)

3

• Naomi instructs Ruth (1-4)

• Ruth and Boaz at the threshing floor (5-15)

• Ruth returns to Naomi (16-18)

4

• Boaz acts as a repurchaser (1-12)

• Obed born to Boaz and Ruth (13-17)

• Genealogy of David (18-22)