Ruth 2:1

And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.

Cross-reference

Ruth 3:2 identifies Boaz as the relative introduced in 2:1 and sets up Naomi's plan.

Ruth 3:12 reveals Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer, fulfilling the role hinted at in 2:1.

Ruth 4:21 completes Boaz's story by placing him in the lineage to David, fulfilling the introduction of a kinsman-redeemer.

1 Chronicles 2:10-12 places Boaz in the direct lineage from Judah to David, expanding on his ancestry introduced in Ruth 2:1.

Matthew 1:5 includes Boaz in Jesus's genealogy, showing the significance of this worthy man as part of the messianic line.

Luke 3:32 similarly lists Boaz in Jesus's genealogy, reinforcing his role in the messianic lineage.