Acknowledging he is a close relative, Boaz blesses her and agrees to do all that is required. He notes that "all the elders of my town know what a fine woman you are" (3:11 NJPS). However, Boaz advises her that she has a male relative closer than he. Ruth remains in submission at his feet until she returns to the city in the morning.
Acknowledging he is a close relative, Boaz blesses her and ag!rees to do all that is required. He n?otes that "all the elders of my town know what a fine woman you are" (3:11 NJPS). However, Boaz advises ,her that she has a male relative closer than he. Ruth remains in submission at his feet until she retur?ns to the city in the mornin.g.