Ruth 3 Parallel Chapters ... 18 Then Naomi said, "Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. 1 Then Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law, said to her, “My daughter, maybe I should find a husband and a good home for you. 1 One day Ruth's mother-in-law Naomi said to her, 'My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. We finished up Ruth chapter 2 last week and we’ll study chapter 3 this week. Naomi identifies Boaz to Ruth as a kinsman of her dead husband, Elimelech. This man would care for this family, but this family and their property would not belong to him. Before we do I’d like to review a bit and get our bearings because we’re about to enter into the 2nd great theological principle demonstrated by Ruth, the principle of the role of the Kinsman Redeemer in God’s plan of redemption for the world. Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight he will be winnowing barley at the threshing floor. 2 Boaz is our close relative. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today." ... Isabel and Ruth are sold on the front steps of the tavern to Elihu and Anne Lockton, a merchant and his wife from New York. 2 Boaz is a close relative of ours, and he’s been very kind by letting you gather grain with his young women. Chapter# 3 – Naomi told Ruth to go and sleep at Boaz’s feet. Ruth must have went to sleep also at the feet of Boaz waiting for him to wakeup. She did so. Redeemed the land and married Ruth. Ruth 3 - NIV: One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. Getting Oriented. Midnight is a very specific hour. 2 Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. During the time of harvest, Boaz becomes the benefactor of Ruth and Naomi. The Book of Ruth. Here is what I … # 3:2 close relative, protector A close relative who could marry Ruth so that she could have children. As you read this chapter, pay attention to how Ruth acts in response to Israel’s culture. Lesson 6 - Chapter 3. 3 Wash, put on perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Find out what happens in our Chapter 3 summary for Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. We saw in last week’s review of Chapter 2 that God had worked to raise Naomi up from despair to renewed hope. 18 She replied, “Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today. Many people have different views as to what Ruth and Boaz did on the threshing floor during the night that the two were together. Ruth gave birth to Obed … Chapter 3: Summary: While hauling lumber early the next morning, Ethan reflects on the events of the previous night and circumstances that brought Mattie to Starkfield. Boaz said that he would marry her and gave her extra barley; Ruth returned back Bethlehem Chapter# 4 – Boaz acts as a repurchaser. 3 One day Naomi said to Ruth, “My daughter, it’s time that I found a permanent home for you, so that you will be provided for. That would be good for you. Boaz has allowed Ruth to work in his fields and even told his men to leave extra grain from the harvest for her to pick up! ... Chapter 3. This free study guide is stuffed with the juicy details and important facts you need to know. Now midnight comes around and we can assume it has been at least a couple of hours. Rth 3:8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. Ethan went to bed, blowing out the candle before he crawled in so as to avoid looking at his wife. Ruth at the Threshing Floor. God has been providing for Naomi and Ruth through the generosity and kindness of Boaz. Monday, May 27, 1776.