INTRODUCTION TO RUTH 3 In this chapter we have a proposal of Naomi to Ruth, with advice and directions to get Boaz for her husband, Rut 2:1. Ruth's obedience to the instructions she gave her, Rut 2:5, the notice Boaz took of her, and the conversation that passed between them, Rut 2:8 the dismission of her in the morning to her mother-in-law with a gift, to whom she returned, and acquainted her with what had passed, Rut 2:14.