Ruth 4:1-3

International Standard Version

Boaz Acts to Fulfill His Responsibilities

4 Meanwhile, Boaz approached the city gate^[a] and sat down there. Just then, the very same related redeemer whom Boaz had mentioned came by, so Boaz^[b] called out to him, “Come over and sit down here, my friend!” So the man came over and sat down.

² Boaz^[c] selected ten of the town elders and spoke to them, “Sit down here.” So they sat down ³ and Boaz^[d] addressed the related redeemer directly: “A portion of a field belonging to our relative Elimelech is up for sale by Naomi, who recently returned from the country of Moab.