“And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.”
Ruth's report that Boaz instructed her to stay close to his young men until they had finished gathering the entire harvest extends the timeline of their relationship and provides multiple opportunities for further interaction. Her quotation of Boaz's instruction shows that she has internalized his words and understands their significance for her security and provision. The emphasis that the entire harvest would be gathered suggests a period of weeks during which Ruth will continue to glean under Boaz's watchful eye and protection.
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