The Book of Ruth tells the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who demonstrates loyalty and kindness to her mother-in-law Naomi by refusing to leave her when Naomi returns from Moab to Judah. In Judah, Ruth gleans fields belonging to Boaz, a wealthy landowner who is impressed by Ruth's character and decides to marry her. Their marriage produces a son named Obed who becomes the grandfather of King David, demonstrating God's providence and the universality of God's love for both Jews and Gentiles.