Also the name of a pillar of Solomon's temple (1 Kings 7:21).
About
Wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a man of standing from the tribe of Judah. He showed exceptional kindness to Ruth the Moabite, allowing her to glean in his fields and providing her extra grain and protection. He fulfilled the role of kinsman-redeemer by purchasing Naomi's land and marrying Ruth. He became an ancestor of David and Jesus.
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.Ruth 2:1, KJV
Ruth 2:8
Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens:Ruth 2:8, KJV
Ruth 3:11
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.Ruth 3:11, KJV
Ruth 4:9
And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.Ruth 4:9, KJV
Matthew 1:5
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;Matthew 1:5, KJV
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