Bible person
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
- married Ruth · stated in the text · Ruth 4:13
- foreshadows Jesus of Nazareth · editorial reading · Ruth 4:9–10
- linked to Rahab · cross-reference · Matthew 1:5
- married Ruth · stated in the text · Ruth 4:13
- descendant of Ruth · editorial reading · Ruth 4:17