Source Detail
Ruth
Traditionally attributed to the prophet Samuel
- Authority Level
- canon
- Doctrinal Status
- Recognized as canonical scripture within the Old Testament by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Source Type
- scripture
Excerpt
Ruth, a Moabitess, remains constant to Naomi after the death of her husband and sons, gleans in the fields of Boaz who treats her kindly, and eventually marries Boaz, becoming ancestor to King David.