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Tragedy and triumph—the books of Ruth and Esther tell the stories of two women who achieve success against all odds. One woman overcomes a personal tragedy, the other a nationwide crisis. The roads they take to succeed, however, are quite different. This fascinating study provides a practical commentary on the lives of two women as it shows readers the providential care of the unseen God for his...

know that David had Gentile blood in his veins, by virtue of having a Moabitess great-grandmother, Ruth (Ruth 1:4). If so, the Book of Ruth would likely have been widely read in Israel as a crucial defense for David’s kingship. This was especially necessary since David was assuming the place that was expected to be occupied by one from the house of Saul. This would seem to offer the most plausible explanation why “all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron,” and said to that aspiring king of
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