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Ruth 2:1

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

Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.

New International Version

Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, from the clan of Elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was Boaz.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But there was a man related to Elimelech, a powerful man, and very wealthy, named Boaz.