Ruth 2:11
And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.
Cross-references
In Ruth 1:11, Naomi urges Ruth to leave; Boaz here recounts Ruth's choice to stay despite that plea.
In Ruth 1:14-22, Ruth clings to Naomi and arrives in Bethlehem; Boaz summarizes that loyal journey.
Ruth 1:16 records Ruth's actual pledge to Naomi — the very actions Boaz summarizes here, showing her commitment.
Psalm 45:10 calls a daughter to forget her father's house; Ruth did exactly that for Naomi, mirroring the call.
Hebrews 11:8 describes Abraham leaving his homeland by faith — a direct parallel to Ruth leaving her family and country for an unknown people.
Hebrews 11:9 shows Abraham living as a foreigner in the promised land — mirroring Ruth's status as a foreigner in Bethlehem.
Hebrews 11:24-26 highlights Moses choosing God's people over Egyptian privilege — similar to Ruth choosing Naomi's people over her own.
1 Kings 8:41 prays for foreigners who come to God from far countries — reflecting Ruth's journey as a foreigner seeking refuge under Israel's God.
2 Chronicles 6:32 parallels 1 Kings 8:41, praying for foreigners who come to God — same connection to Ruth's foreigner status.