She went, and came and gleaned in the field after the reapers; and she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ruth 2:3 in context
Ruth 2:1–6
1
Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
2
Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I find favor.”
She said to her, “Go, my daughter.”
3
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She went, and came and gleaned in the field after the reapers; and she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech.
4
Behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “May the LORD be with you.”
They answered him, “May the LORD bless you.”
5
Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, “Whose young lady is this?”
6
The servant who was set over the reapers answered, “It is the Moabite lady who came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab.
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