Ruth 4:2

Modern

Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so.

Traditional

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

Literal

And he took ten men from the elders of the city and he said, “Sit here.” And they sat.

Latin

Tollens autem Booz decem viros de senioribus civitatis, dixit ad eos: Sedete hic.

Hebrew

English

Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.
1 Kings 21:8
Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.
Lamentations 5:14
The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music.
Exodus 21:8
If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master who had designated her for himself, he must allow her to be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners, since he has broken faith with her.
Acts 6:12
So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,
Deuteronomy 29:10
All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel,
Deuteronomy 31:28
Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them.
Exodus 18:21–22
Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.