When it came time to say good-bye, one of her two daughters-in-law named Ruth could not leave Naomi. She said, "Let me go where you go. Your people will be my people. And your God will be my God." Naomi was deeply touched by Ruth's love and loyalty, and so she agreed to let Ruth return with her to Bethlehem.

They arrived in Bethlehem after a long journey,  just in time for the barley harvest.  Ruth had a great idea.  "If I gather leftover grain, we can make bread to eat." So Ruth got permission to pick up grain missed by the harvesters.

A man named Boaz owned the field and wondered who she was. "She came back with old Naomi," said one of his farm supervisors. "She has worked hard."

Boaz called Ruth to him and said, "Gather as much grain as you need, and I will make sure my workers protect you."

"You are very kind to a stranger," she said.

"Naomi is part of my family, and you are taking good care of her," said Boaz. "May God bless you for your kindness."

God did bless Ruth. She and Boaz became friends and he was a great help to Naomi and Ruth.  After they got to know each other very well, Boaz married Ruth.  Ruth cared for Naomi until she died. 

Ruth and Boaz became the great-grandparents of the great King David.