Ruth, Chapters 1-4

Who were Mahlon and Chilion? (Ruth 1:2)

• The sons of Naomi

• The brothers of Naomi

• The sons of Ruth

• The brothers of Ruth and Orpah

Why did Naomi, her husband, and her sons go to live in Moab? (Ruth 1:1)

• God told them to go

• There was a famine in Judah

• They were exiled from Judah

• They fled from war in Judah

During what time of year did Naomi and Ruth return to Naomi's homeland of Judah, when Boaz first encountered Ruth? Choose the TWO that apply. (Ruth 2:17, 23 (and Study Bible footnotes))

• The Wheat Harvest

• The Barley Harvest

• April/May

• August/September

What did Boaz take note of about Ruth and commend her for in Ruth chapter 2?

• Her kindness and devotion to Naomi

• That she was a Moabite

• Her great beauty

• Her physical strength as she gleaned

Who was the husband of Naomi? (Ruth 1:2)

• Eliphaz

• Eliphelet

• Eleazar

• Elimelech

When Naomi returned to Judah, she told others to call her by what name, which means "bitterness," because "the Almighty [had] dealt very bitterly" with her? (Ruth 1:20)

• Tara

• Mara

• Mary

• Mana

Boaz was from which tribe of the Israelites? (Ruth 1:1, 2:1)

• Judah

• Benjamin

• Ammon

• Moab

True or False: Boaz was the closest relative and was obligated to marry Ruth, by the rules of the Levirate marriage of a widow with no children. (Ruth 3:12)

• True

• False

What was the relationship of Boaz/Ruth to David? (Ruth 4:16-22)

• parents

• grandparents

• great grandparents

• great great grandparents

Who was the son of Ruth and Boaz? (Ruth 4:13, 16-17)

• Jesse

• Salmon

• Obed

• Amminidab