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Ruth

Elimelech, a man from Bethlehem, moved to Moab with his wife Naomi and their two sons due to a famine, but after his death, their sons married Moabite women and also died, leaving Naomi alone. Naomi returned to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth, who chose to stay with her, and they were greeted by the local women. Ruth gathered grain in a field owned by Boaz, a wealthy relative of her late husband's family, who showed her favor and kindness. Naomi instructed Ruth to seek Boaz's protection as a near relative, and Ruth went to the threshing floor, where Boaz promised to take care of her, but noted that there was another relative who was closer. Boaz met with the kinsman, who declined to marry Ruth, allowing Boaz to marry her and take possession of a field that belonged to her late husband's family. The Lord granted Ruth a son named Obed, who would become the grandfather of King David.

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