Ruth 2 | |
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![]() A handwritten scroll of Book of Ruth by the scribe Elihu Shannon of Kibbutz Saad, Israel (c. 2005). | |
Book | Book of Ruth |
Category | Ketuvim |
Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 8 |
Ruth 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.[1][2] This chapter contains the story of how Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz, her deceased husband’s near kinsman, and he taketh knowledge of her, Ruth 2:1-7; Boaz showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, Ruth 2:8-16; that which she got she brings to Naomi; and telleth her what had befallen her; she giveth God thanks, and exhorteth Ruth to continue in the field, Ruth 2:17-23.[3] It is a part of the Ketuvim ("Writings").[4][5]
Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:
Ancient translations in Koine Greek:
This chapter can be grouped into: