Ruth-Outline

Ruth 1: Naomi and Ruth

1. Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there
2. Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also
3. Naomi, returning homeward
4. dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her
5. Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her
6. The two come to Bethlehem, where they are gladly received

Ruth 2: Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

1. Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz
2. Boaz takes notice of her
3. and shows her great favor
4. That which she got, she carries to Naomi

Ruth 3: Naomi’s Instruction to Ruth; Boaz Accepts Ruth

1. By Naomi’s instruction
2. Ruth lies at Boaz’s feet
3. Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman
4. He sends her away with six measures of barley

Ruth 4: Boaz Marries Ruth and Begins the Line of David

1. Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman
2. He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel
3. Boaz buys the inheritance
4. He marries Ruth
5. She bears Obed, the grandfather of David
6. The generations of Pharez unto David