Rut 3:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER III Naomi's advice to Ruth, how to procure herself a marriage with Boaz , 1-5. She acts according to her mother-in-law's direction, and is kindly received by Boaz, who promises to marry her, should her nearer kinsman refuse , 6-13. He gives her six measures of barley, and sends her away privately to her mother-in-law, who augurs favourably of the issue of the plan she had laid , 14-18. NOTES ON CHAP. III Verse 1. Shall I not seek rest for thee ] That is, Shall I not endeavour to procure thee a proper husband ? See , and the observations at the end of that chapter.

‏ Ruth 3:1

CHAPTER III

Naomi's advice to Ruth, how to procure herself a marriage with Boaz, 1-5.

She acts according to her mother-in-law's direction, and is kindly received by Boaz, who promises to marry her, should her nearer kinsman refuse, 6-13.

He gives her six measures of barley, and sends her away privately to her mother-in-law, who augurs favourably of the issue of the plan she had laid, 14-18.

NOTES ON CHAP. III

Verse 1. Shall I not seek rest for thee] That is, Shall I not endeavour to procure thee a proper husband? See Ru 1:9, and the observations at the end of that chapter.