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1. How was a matter confirmed in those days (4:7-8)?

A contract was signed. Blood was exchanged. Just a man's word. A man removed his sandal and gave it to the other.

2. Boaz told Ruth her last kindness was better than the first--what did she do (3:10)?

Fixed his favorite meal. Not going after the younger men. Bought Naomi a big house. Didn't know she did a "first kindness."

3. What did Boaz give Ruth to take to her mother-in-law (3:17)?

Six measures of barley. Nothing. Two pieces of silver. A dozen ears of corn.

4. Boaz and Ruth had a son, Obed, who became the father of Jesse. Who was borne to Jesse (4:17, 22)?

Saul. Solomon. David. Obed.

5. When Boaz initially explained that Naomi had to sell Elimelech's land and the closest relative had the first option to redeem (purchase), what was the closest relative's response (4:4)?

How much? You can have it. I will redeem it. Must I say now?

6. Why did Boaz tell Ruth to leave early (3:14)?

So he could get back to work. To avoid gossip and chatter. So she could fix him breakfast. Let it be known no woman came to the threshing floor.

7. What did Boaz say that changed the closest relative's mind about redeeming the land (4:5)?

Too many strings attached. When you buy the field, you must acquire Ruth the Moabitess to raise up the name of the deceased. Told him the price. Said he would pay double.

8. Why couldn't Boaz immediately redeem her (3:12)?

There was a closer relative. He did not desire to do so. No proper means to do so. It was too late.

9. Naomi sought security for Ruth and told her to do something generally not done. What did she tell her to do (3:24)?

Go to the threshing floor and dance. Go and lie at Boaz' feet on the threshing floor after he laid down. Hide in the bushes to jump out at Boaz Do nothing--wait patiently.

10. How many elders were present when Boaz spoke to the closest relative (4:2)?

12. 100. 10. 7.

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