The events of this book seem to oppose principles espoused in Deuteronomy 23:3. Two characters in ithave names meaning "sickn
The events of this book seem to oppose principles espoused in Deuteronomy 23:3. Two characters in ithave names meaning "sickness" and "wasting." In this book, Ploni Almoni gives up his right to marry thetitle character, who has a son named Obed. One character in this book declares "Intreat me not to leavethee, or to return from following after thee." Traditionally, Samuel is held to be the author of this book, inwhich the sons of Elimelech, Mahlon and Chilion, marry the title character and Orpah respectively. Theprotagonist gleans barley for her mother-in-law Naomi and meets a man whose feet she later uncovers. For10 points, name this book of the Old Testament whose title character is a woman who marries Boaz.
The events of this book seem to oppose principles espoused in Deuteronomy 23:3.
Book of Ruth