RobH_en_tn/rut/04/09.md

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  • to the elders and to all the people - This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.
  • all that was Elimelech's and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's - This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.
  • raise up the name of the dead man - The first son that Ruth bore would be legally considered Mahlon's son and would inherit the land that Boaz bought from Naomi.
  • so that his name will not be cut off - AT: "so that he will not be left without a descendant."
  • from the gate of his place - "among the people of his hometown of Bethlehem"