KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech’s:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to the relative, 'Naomi, who has returned from the country of Moab, is selling a piece of land that belonged to our relative Elimelech.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Boaz is informing the nearest relative that Naomi needs to sell her deceased husband's land, which by law must first be offered to family members.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, land ownership was kept within family lines according to God's law. When a man died, his property couldn't just be sold to anyone - it had to be offered first to the nearest male relative who could 'redeem' it to keep it in the family. This scene takes place at the city gate, which served as the courthouse where legal matters were settled publicly.
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