Today we reach the point we’ve all been waiting for: Ruth and Boaz marry! This isn’t without some oddities though and a powerful blessing!
The Book of Ruth, Part 17: The Blessings of the Elders
Boaz has staked his claim on Naomi’s land and has shared his intention to marry Ruth, now he solidifies this by obtaining the elders’ consensus as witnesses and their blessing.
The Book of Ruth, Part 16: Ruth, Wife of Boaz
Boaz has obtained the right to redeem Naomi’s property and to take Ruth as a wife, formally sealing the deal with an interesting sign and in front of the elders of the city.
The Book of Ruth, Part 15: You Must Take Ruth
Boaz approached a closer relative about being a redeemer and he accepted, but he didn’t know what all that entailed! Today we see Boaz tactfully handle this as he solidifies his future with Ruth.
Ruth 4:5 (NET) Then Boaz said, “When you acquire the field from Naomi, you must also acquire Ruth the Moabite, the wife of our deceased relative, in order to preserve his family name by raising up a descendant who will inherit his property.” 6 The guardian said, “Then I am unable to redeem it, for I would ruin my own inheritance in that case. You may exercise my redemption option, for I am unable to redeem it.”
The Book of Ruth, Part 14: Will You Redeem the Land?
Ruth’s proposal to Boaz in last week’s episode seemed promising, but in today’s episode we find her back at Naomi’s place with a heavy haul of barley, another gift from Boaz, as the waiting begins.