Elimelech and his sons die in the land of Moab. (1-5) 
Naomi returns home. (6-14) 
Orpah stays behind, but Ruth goes with Naomi. (15-18) 
They come to Bethlehem. (19-22) 
 
 
Chapter 2 
 
Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz. (1-3) 
The kindness of Boaz to Ruth. (4-16) 
Ruth returns to her mother-in-law. (17-23) 
 
 
Chapter 3 
 
The directions given to Ruth by Naomi. (1-5) 
Boaz acknowledges the duty of a kinsman. (6-13) 
Ruth's return to her mother-in-law. (14-18) 
 
 
Chapter 4 
 
The kinsman refuses to redeem Ruth's inheritance. (1-8) 
Boaz marries Ruth. (9-12) 
Birth of Obed. (13-22)