And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
So she lay down at his feet until morning, then got up before it was light enough for people to recognize each other. Boaz said, 'Don't let anyone know that a woman came to the threshing floor.'
Ruth stayed near Boaz through the night, and he made sure she could leave quietly in the early morning to protect her reputation.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Ruth was a Moabite widow living in Israel during the time of the Judges, a period of social instability and moral challenges. She followed her mother-in-law Naomi's advice to approach Boaz, a relative and potential kinsman-redeemer, at his threshing floor during the harvest season to seek his protection. This event underscores the cultural emphasis on discretion in ancient Israelite society, where maintaining honor and avoiding gossip were crucial for women in vulnerable positions.
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