Ruth 4:2

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 4:2

BSB

Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, "Sit here," and they did so.

AKJV

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit you down here. And they sat down.

CPDV

But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, "Sit down here."

ERV

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

NHEB

He took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, "Sit down here." They sat down.

SMT

And he will take ten men from the old men of the city, and he will say, Sit ye down here. And they will sit down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 4:2

AndhetookH3947Verb tenH6235Noun menH582Noun MasculineoftheeldersH2205AdjectiveofthecityH5892Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbSityedownH3427VerbhereAndtheysatdownH3427Verb

Commentary for Ruth 4:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 4:2

Summary

Man gathers elder witnesses for transaction

Place

Bethlehem gate

Event

Boaz assembles elders

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC