And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to sleep at the end of the grain pile. Ruth quietly approached, uncovered his feet, and lay down there.
Ruth carefully follows Naomi's plan by waiting until Boaz is relaxed and asleep, then positioning herself at his feet as a humble request for protection and marriage.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, lying at someone's feet was a gesture of humility and a request for protection or favor. During harvest time, landowners often slept near their grain to guard it from thieves. Ruth's actions followed the customs of her time for a woman seeking a kinsman-redeemer - a male relative who could marry her and provide for her family line.
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