Bible Verses About "What Is the Book of Ruth About"
The Book of Ruth tells the story of a Moabite widow's loyal love for her Israelite mother-in-law, which led to her becoming the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Ruth tells the story of a Moabite widow's loyal love for her Israelite mother-in-law, which led to her becoming the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
"And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me." — Ruth 1:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Book of Ruth About?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me."
"The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust."
"And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David."
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