History · Old Testament
Ruth
Ruth has 4 chapters and 85 verses. Its verses carry 576 cross-references to other passages (295 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 56 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Genesis, Psalms and Matthew.
When was Ruth written, and by whom?
Traditionally its author is unknown; it is dated, 1010–970 BC (1055–1016 BC in the Traditional reckoning); many scholars date it 600–400 BC.
Its events are set in 1263–1262 BC, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in Ruth
- Ruth 2:12 45 strong links
- Ruth 1:16 28 strong links
- Ruth 1:17 27 strong links
- Ruth 1:6 24 strong links
- Ruth 4:11 23 strong links
- Ruth 2:4 17 strong links
- Ruth 2:20 16 strong links
- Ruth 1:1 14 strong links
Which books does Ruth connect to most?
- Genesis 50
- Psalms 44
- Matthew 32
- Deuteronomy 24
- 1 Samuel 23
- Luke 20
- 2 Samuel 18
- Proverbs 17
- 2 Kings 10
- Judges 10
- Isaiah 9
- Job 9
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.