Rut 2:1 | TNotes | STEP | 2:1 Boaz was a relative of ... Elimelech and thus was qualified to be a family redeemer for the two widows, Ruth and Naomi (see study note on 2:20).

‏ Ruth 2:1

2:1 ^a Boaz was a relative of ... Elimelech and thus was qualified to be a family redeemer for the two widows, Ruth and Naomi (see study note on 2:20).