Ruth 3:9KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 9 of 18

"And he said, Who thou? And she answered, I Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou a near kinsman."
Ruth 3:9

In context

7And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

8And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.

9And he said, Who thou? And she answered, I Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou a near kinsman.

10And he said, Blessed thou of the LORD, my daughter: thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou a virtuous woman.

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