By this time, Naomi is ready to secure Ruth’s future in Bethlehem by finding her a husband. Due to the Old Testament levirate law, there was a provision for someone in Ruth’s circumstances. Naomi comes up with a plan and instructs Ruth on how to carry it out. The story takes another twist when Ruth surprisingly improvises on Naomi’s approach. Her desire was not only to have a husband, but to also save the family lineage of her beloved Naomi.
This is the third part of an audio-only series on the book of Ruth.
By this time, Naomi is ready to secure Ruth’s future in Bethlehem by finding her a husband. Due to the Old Testament levirate law, there was a provision for someone in Ruth’s circumstances. Naomi comes up with a plan and instructs Ruth on how to carry it out. The story takes another twist when Ruth surprisingly improvises on Naomi’s approach. Her desire was not only to have a husband, but to also save the family lineage of her beloved Naomi.
This is the third part of an audio-only series on the book of Ruth.