Ruth
protagonist of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible
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Summary
Ruth is a human biblical figure[1]. She was born on 1400 BC[2] in Moab[3]. She died on 1300 BC[4] in Canaan[5]. She draws 3,238 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #168 of 529).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of Jesse and Ruth[7]
- Father: Eglon[8]
- Spouse: Boaz[9], Mahlon[10]
- Child: Obed[11]
- Country of citizenship: Moab[12]
- Ethnic group: Moab[13]
- Religion or worldview: Canaanite religion[14], Mosaic Judaism[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Commons category: Ruth (Biblical figure)[17]
- Canonization status: saint[18]
- Given name: Rut[19], Ruth[20]
- Work location: Palestine[21], Moab[22]
- Relative: Naomi[23], Orpah[24]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Book of Ruth[29]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/tags/ruth[30]
- Number of children: 1[31]
- Time period: biblical judge[32]
- Sibling: Orpah[33]
Why It Matters
Ruth has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Ruth born?
Ruth was born in Moab[3].
Where did Ruth die?
Ruth died in Canaan[5].
Who were Ruth's parents?
Ruth's father was Eglon[8].