Ruth 2:9

"Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Don’t go to glean in another field, and don’t go from here, but stay here close to my maidens."

Key Reflection

Boaz's command for Ruth to remain with his servant girls symbolizes the protection and provision of a divine caregiver. It reflects how God guides and cares for His people, ensuring their safety and well-being under His watchful eye.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

After them -i. e. “after my maidens.” The fields not being divided by hedges, but only by unplowed ridges, it would be easy for her to pass off Boaz’s land without being aware of it, and so find herself among strangers where Boaz could not protect her.

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