Book of Ruth

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Across
  1. 4. - Son of Boaz and Ruth, grandfather of King David.
  2. 8. - Twelve divisions of the Israelite people, each with its territory.
  3. 12. - The first judge of Israel, who delivered them from the king of Mesopotamia.
  4. 13. - Boaz's status concerning Naomi and Ruth.
  5. 15. - Naomi's son who was married to Ruth.
  6. 16. - Member of the tribe of Levi, often serving in religious capacities.
  7. 17. - Ruth's mother-in-law who returned to Bethlehem from Moab.
  8. 19. - City where the events of Ruth take place.
  9. 20. - Season during which Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz.
Down
  1. 1. - Country from which Ruth originated.
  2. 2. - Hebrew word for God's lovingkindness or covenant loyalty, a central theme in Ruth.
  3. 3. - Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David.
  4. 5. - Father of Boaz, mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus.
  5. 6. - Naomi's other daughter-in-law who returned to Moab.
  6. 7. - Reason Naomi and her family left Bethlehem for Moab.
  7. 9. - The nation of people whom Moses addresses in Deuteronomy.
  8. 10. - Practice gathering leftover crops from the fields.
  9. 11. - Role that Boaz assumes in relation to Ruth and Naomi.
  10. 14. - Wealthy landowner and relative of Naomi who married Ruth.
  11. 18. - Father of King David, who is a descendant of Ruth.