Ruth 2:1-2

Christian Standard Bible

Ruth and Boaz Meet

2 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side. He was a prominent man of noble character^(A) from Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz.

² Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, “Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain^(B) behind someone with whom I find favor?”

Naomi answered her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”