Ruth: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Ruth one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About RuthPermalink

Ruth tells a small story of loyalty, providence, and redemption that quietly connects the days of the judges to the hope of David’s line.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Historical narrative

Chapters

4

Chapter index

Ruth, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Loss and loyaltyPermalink

Ruth 1 · Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth

• Chapter 1 →

02

Provision and redemptionPermalink

Ruth 2–4 · Ruth meets Boaz and God preserves a family line

• Chapter 2 →
• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →

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