Ruth 1

Ruth 1 sets up one of Scripture's most tender stories — Naomi's loss, and Ruth's famous vow of loyalty refusing to leave her mother-in-law. It is a portrait of covenant love (hesed) that foreshadows redemption.

The Book of Ruth · Old Testament · chapter 1 of 4.

Key verses (KJV)

“Whither thou goest, I will go... thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” — Ruth 1:16 (KJV)

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