He said to the redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the territory of Moab, is selling the portion of the field that belonged to our brother Elimelech.(A) I thought I should inform you: Buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do it. But if you do[a] not want to redeem it, tell me so that I will know, because there isn’t anyone other than you to redeem it, and I am next after you.”

“I want to redeem it,” he answered.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 4:4 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read if he does

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $52.48
Save: $17.51 (25%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, pink
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, pink
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.95
Save: $10.04 (33%)
CSB Grace Bible for Kids, Hardcover (Dyslexia Friendly)
CSB Grace Bible for Kids, Hardcover (Dyslexia Friendly)
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.99
Save: $14.00 (40%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.82
Save: $10.17 (41%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars