Who was Boaz?

Kinsman redeemer.

The story of Boaz

Boaz - Kinsman redeemer
Boaz - Kinsman redeemer
Kinsman redeemer

Boaz was a biblical figure from the Book of Ruth. He was a wealthy landowner and a relative of Ruth's deceased husband, Mahlon. Boaz was a kind and generous man who showed great hospitality to Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi. He was the son of Rahab and Salmon, and the brother of Obed. Boaz is best known for his role in the story of Ruth, where he married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David. Boaz was a man of great faith and integrity, and he was willing to go above and beyond to help Ruth and Naomi. He provided them with food and shelter, and he even offered to marry Ruth so that she could have a secure future. Boaz was a symbol of God's faithfulness and kindness, and his story is an example of how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Name meaning

Strength or swiftness.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Kinsman redeemer

First mention

Ruth 2:1

Appearances in the Bible

22 mentions

Family

Relatives of Boaz

Boaz in the Bible

Explore all 6 chapters where Boaz appears

Ruth

Chapter 2

Ruth and Boaz in the Field

Elimelech and his two sons die, and his daughter-in-laws Orpah and Ruth choose to stay with Naomi and return to Israel w...

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Ruth

Chapter 3

Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor

Naomi and Ruth arrive in Bethlehem during the barley harvest, and Ruth goes to work in the fields to provide for them.

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Ruth

Chapter 4

The Genealogy of Boaz and Ruth

Boaz, a wealthy relative of Elimelech, takes notice of Ruth and shows her kindness.

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1 Kings

Chapter 7

Solomon's Other Buildings

Solomon builds many other structures, including a palace, throne room, and storage buildings.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 3

Building the Temple Begins

The significance of the temple as a symbol of Israel's covenant relationship with God, marked by meticulous construction...

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