Father and mother: (not named)

Spouse: Mahlon

Son: Obed

Father-in-law: Elimelech

Mother-in-law: Naomi

Sister-in-law: Orpah

Links open NIV verses. King James refers to her as Rut.

Ruth married to one of Naomi's sons in Moab - Ruth 1:1-4
Ruth's husband dies after 10 yrs. of marriage - Ruth 1:5
Ruth vows to remain with Naomi - Ruth 1:6-18
Naomi arranges that Ruth be taken care of by Boaz - Ruth 2, 3, 4
Ruth stated as Mahlon's widow - Ruth 4:10
Boaz marries Ruth - Ruth 4:13
Ruth gives birth to Obed, an ancestor of king David - Ruth 4:13-22

Ruth mentioned in the lineage of Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:5

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