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Ruth

רות he

Protagonist of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible

  • Child of Eglon
  • Consort of Boaz, Mahlon
  • Traditionally 14th century BCE – c. 13th century BCE
  • Recognised as Saint

Overview

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Affiliation

As a third party recorded it, often for one period of a life.

Family tree

As the myths and records give it. Versions differ from source to source.

The family as a list · 5

Kinship in an account 5

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