Ruth 2

Ruth 2:7

Let me gleane] Her modesty; notwithstanding the Law, Lev. XIX. 9, 10. and XXIII. 22.

Ruth 2:17

An 20. Ephah] See the Observations on Exod. XVI. 36.

Ruth 2:20

One of our next kinsmen] Who hath right to redeem, &c. And ought also to marry the Widow of his Kinsman, being dead without issue, Levit. XXV. 25, 26. Deut. XXV. 5, 6, 7. Mar. XII. 19.