Ruth 2

Ruth, needing to provide food for herself and Naomi, goes to glean barley in the fields, following behind the reapers. She happens to enter the field belonging to Boaz, a wealthy and kind relative of Naomi's deceased husband, Elimelech. Boaz notices Ruth and, having heard of her loyalty to Naomi, shows her extraordinary kindness. He orders his workers to leave extra grain for her and invites her to eat with his family, offering her water and protection. Ruth returns home that evening with a generous amount of grain, and Naomi recognizes Boaz as a potential kinsman-redeemer.