In Ruth 2:8, Boaz originally told her to keep close to his young women, but here she says young men—a slight variation that adds nuance.

In Ruth 2:22, Naomi responds to this report, approving the instruction and warning against other fields.

In Ruth 2:23, she obeys the instruction, keeping close to Boaz's young women through the harvest—fulfilling the report.

In Ruth 2:7, Ruth's request to glean and her hard work from morning set the stage for Boaz's favor, leading to the instruction she reports here.