Topic
COURTSHIP
Ancient customs of
Passages on this topic · 6
- Judges 14:7
He went down, and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.
- Ruth 3:9
He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
- Ruth 3:10
He said, “You are blessed by Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.
- Ruth 3:11
Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people knows that you are a worthy woman.
- Ruth 3:12
Now it is true that I am a near kinsman. However, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
- Ruth 3:13
Stay this night, and in the morning, if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, good. Let him do the kinsman’s duty. But if he will not do the duty of a kinsman for you, then I will do the duty of a kinsman for you, as Yahweh lives. Lie down until the morning.”
From Nave’s Topical Bible (public domain).