With the mention of what incident does the history commence?
How does this circumstance agree with the character given (Deut. 8. 7—9.) of the promised land? See Lev. 26. 19, 20. Ps. 107. 34.
At what time of the Judges is this famine supposed to have occurred ? N. B. As Boaz was born of Rahab, the conjecture is not improbable which places it about the time of the Midianitish oppression, related Judges 6.1—4. which was evidently attended with a grievous famine. This would make Boaz and Ruth contemporary with Gideon.
What family is here brought to view, of whom was it composed, and what is said of them?
Why are they called Ephrathites? Gen. 35. 19.
Was there any other Bethlehem, except that of Judah? Josh. 19. 15.
What do the names of Elimelech and his family signify? Ans. Elimelech, My God a King -Naomi, My pleasant one —Mahlon and Chilion,sickness and consumption.
Does the family appear to have been one of respectable note? v. 19. 21.
Is his conduct to be justified in fleeing from the famine? Lev. 25. 25. Ps. 37. 19.
What does the Prophet say of the more favored condition of the country to which he emigrated? Jer. 48. 11.
Are the wicked often exempted in this life from the calamities that befal the righteous? Ps. 73. 3—5.
Is it ever wise to attempt to shun the cross which God appoints for us? Mic. 6. 9.
Accordingly, what untoward events occurred to the family in the land of Moab? v, 3—5.
Was the marriage of the young men with the daughters of Moab unlawful? Deut. 7. 3. Ezra 9. 1.2.
What did Naomi do after the death of her two sons, and why?
What appears to have been her general character?
What did she say to her daughters-in-law, after they had accompanied her part of the way, and what tokens of affection did she shew them?
What did they reply, and what did she say further to dissuade them?
Should not Naomi rather have desired them to forsake a land of idolaters, to go with her, and join the nation of God's true worshippers? N. B. Compare with this the language of Joshua to the people of Israel Josh.24. 19—22.
What similar circumstance is related of our Saviour? Mat. 8. 19, 20.
What was the result in the case of the two young women? v. 14.
Is a conduct similar to Orpah's often witnessed under the Gospel? Mat. 19. 21, 22.
Does Naomi go on to put the faith of Ruth to a still severer test, and what reply does the latter make?
Is this a pattern of the resolves of every true convert to Christ?
Whither did they return, what was their reception, and what did Naomi say on the occasion?
At what season of the year did they reach Bethlehem?
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