Women of the Hebrew Bible, Part 7: Ruth

 

Ruth (c) 2010 Sheila Orysiek

Entreat me not to leave thee
Or to return from following after thee
for
Whither thou goest
I will go
And where thou lodgest
I will lodge
Thy people shall be my people
And thy God
My God

By Sheila Orysiek

SAN DIEGO– Ruth pledged her troth both to Naomi as well as the people of Israel.  King David was a descendant of Ruth.

Last in a series of seven about women of the Hebrew Bible illustrating the moment in their lives when they were at pivotal point, contributed significantly to subsequent events and/or set a precedent in the history of our people.

The original pen and ink measured 16 x 20

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Orysiek is a freelance writer and artist based in San Diego