People of Ruth
Every person who appears in the book of Ruth, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
22 profiles tagged People of Ruth.
Naomi
Matriarch who guided Ruth and became the grandmother of Jesse
The wife of Elimelech and mother-in-law of Ruth, Naomi returned to Bethlehem after a decade in Moab, eventually securing her family's lineage through the kinsman-redeemer Boaz.
Boaz
Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David
A prominent landowner from Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, becoming a pivotal ancestor in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Ruth
Moabite widow who became a matriarch in the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ
A Moabite widow who demonstrated profound loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and became the great-grandmother of King David.
Elimelech
Patriarchal head of the family in the Book of Ruth who moved from Bethlehem to Moab
A man of Bethlehem in Judah who moved his family to Moab during a famine, serving as the patriarchal head of the family featured in the Book of Ruth.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Mahlon
First husband of Ruth whose death led to her journey to Bethlehem
Mahlon was a Judean from Bethlehem and the first husband of Ruth, whose death in Moab set the stage for the redemption of Elimelech's family line.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Chilion
Son of Naomi and husband of Orpah who died in Moab
Chilion was a man of the tribe of Judah who migrated to Moab during a famine and became the husband of Orpah.
Obed, Son of Boaz and Ruth
Grandfather of King David and son of Boaz and Ruth
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth and the grandfather of King David, serving as a vital link in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Orpah
Moabite daughter-in-law of Naomi who returned to her people
A Moabite woman who married Chilion, the son of Elimelech and Naomi, and later returned to her people after her husband's death.
Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn and the father of the high priestess Elisheba and the tribal chieftain Nahshon.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Hezron, Son of Perez
Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ
A high-ranking member of the tribe of Judah and a direct ancestor in the Davidic and Messianic lineage.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
Perez
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar
The son of Judah and Tamar, known for his breach-birth and as the ancestor of the primary clan of Judah and the Davidic line.
Salmon
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and husband of Rahab who appears in the genealogy of Jesus
A prominent member of the tribe of Judah and a crucial link in the Davidic and Messianic genealogies, noted for being the father of Boaz.
Ephrathah
Matriarch of the Tribe of Judah and ancestor of the Ephrathite clan of Bethlehem
A matriarch of the Tribe of Judah, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the founding of Bethlehem.
Leah
Matriarch who mothered six of the twelve tribes of Israel including the priestly and royal lines
The elder daughter of Laban and the first wife of Jacob, Leah was the biological mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel and the matriarch of the priestly and royal lines.
Nahshon
Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus
The designated prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Rachel
Matriarch of Israel and the beloved wife of Jacob who died giving birth to Benjamin
The beloved wife of the patriarch Jacob and the biological mother of Joseph and Benjamin, recognized as a foundational matriarch of the nation of Israel.
Ram, Son of Hezron
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ in the Tribe of Judah
A high-ranking member of the Tribe of Judah and a crucial link in the Davidic and Messianic genealogies, serving as the grandfather of Nahshon.
Tamar, Daughter-in-law of Judah
Matriarch who secured the continuation of Judah's lineage through her sons Perez and Zerah
A resourceful woman of the Patriarchal period who secured her place in the messianic lineage by bearing twins to her father-in-law, Judah.