Boaz

Boaz (/ˈboʊæz/; Hebrew: בֹּעַז Bōʿaz; Hebrew pronunciation: [boˈʕaz]) was a wealthy and kind man who lived in Bethlehem during the time of the judges. He was a relative of Ruth, a Moabite woman who had married a man from Bethlehem. When Ruth's husband died, she left her homeland and went to live with her mother-in-law, Naomi. One day, Boaz was working in his fields when he saw Ruth gleaning after the harvesters. He was impressed by her hard work and kindness, and he asked her to come and work for him. Ruth agreed, and she and Boaz fell in love. Boaz eventually married Ruth, and they had a son named Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, who was the father of David, the king of Israel. Boaz was a righteous and generous man who played an important role in the history of Israel. He is remembered as a model of kindness and compassion, and his story is a reminder that God can use even the most unlikely people to accomplish his purposes.