Boaz, Booz
[Bō’ăz,Bō’ŏz] – strength or fleetness.
The wealthy and honorable Bethlehemite, or Judahite, who became the second husband of Ruth the Moabitess, and ancestor of David and of Christ (Ruth 2, 3, 4; Matt. 1:5). The name of the left pillar of Solomon’s Temple was Boaz, for “in it is strength” (1 Kings 7:21). Boaz was true to his name and comes before us strong in grace, integrity and purpose. As the lord of the harvest, master of servants, redeemer, bridegroom and life-giver, he is a fitting type of Christ.
Today’s reading is from:
All the Men of the Bible
by Herbert Lockyer
A portrait gallery and reference library of over 3,000 named biblical characters. Characters you can learn from and teachings you can apply.
See also these related resources:
* All the Women of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer
