@virginia_garret @DamonJGray @delology @MBP_Texas @ferrismattic @KevinObie1 It’s probably more confusing when we mix up our concept of marriage with that of Levirate Marriage and the role of the Kinsmen Redeemer. Ruth was asking not so much for Boaz’s hand but his protection. Had he been nearest redeemer I would have expected him to make the first move/1