Boaz

The redeemer

A righteous farmer from Bethlehem who welcomes and redeems Ruth; great-grandfather of David and ancestor of Jesus.

Where to read in the Bible

• Ruth 2–4

Connections

• foreshadows Jesus of Nazareth · editorial reading · Ruth 4:9–10
• linked to Rahab · stated in the text · Matthew 1:5
• married Ruth · stated in the text · Ruth 4:13

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