Hubbard (1988:42) later goes on to say that the book’s purpose was political, aimed at winning popular acceptance of David’s rule (ostensibly in David or Solomon’s time). While this is quite possible, it is probably more useful to limit the conception of this purpose in Ruth to the idea of showing the Davidic dynasty’s theological and historical continuity with the patriarchs. As mentioned above, while many commentators connect the book’s purpose to David, not all are agreed on its exact import or