Which Moabite widow chose to worship the God of Israel and was redeemed by her kinsman-redeemer?

• A. Naomi
• B. Ruth
• C. Boaz
• D. Hannah

Answer: (B)

Ruth’s decision to worship the God of Israel and the kinsman-redeemer action that follows illustrate how a Moabite widow becomes part of the people of God and receives protection and a future through family loyalty and divine provision. Ruth openly pledges herself to Naomi’s people and Naomi’s God, saying she will go where Naomi goes and adopt Naomi’s God as her own (Ruth 1:16–17). This moment shows a real turn of faith, moving from her Moabite background into the worship of Israel’s God. The redemption comes through Boaz, a close relative who acts as goel (kinsman-redeemer), marrying Ruth and ensuring the continuation of Naomi’s family line and Ruth’s future. Through their son Obed, Ruth becomes part of the Davidic lineage, highlighting how Gentiles can be included in God’s plan. The other figures belong to different contexts: Naomi is Ruth’s mother-in-law, Boaz is the redeemer who marries Ruth, and Hannah is a different biblical figure altogether.