Story · 24 · The Other

Chesed between ordinary people

Ruth's story turns from kings and diplomacy to widows, the poor, and immigrants, showing how kindness, chesed, promotes a people's well-being.

Small kindnesses build nations.

Dig deeper

The townspeople bless Ruth alongside Rachel and Leah, who together built the house of Israel.

Bible reference: Ruth 4:11

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 390

Loading comments…