Reading the Bible Through

Ruth 4 - 1 Samuel 2   Boaz acting as kinsman redeemer, marries Ruth so that her husband's line does not die out. However, she is generally known as the wife of Boaz and in the genealogy of Jesus. Her first husband's name does seem to be mentioned beyond once in the beginning of the book. I do see that it says that Ruth bore a son and not that she bore a son to Boaz. The genealogy does say the Boaz fathered Obed.  I have trouble understanding how Eli can't determine a woman being drunk from a woman in deep prayer. 

Judges 20 - Ruth 3   It's interesting how Israel fights the Benjaminites, but then quickly has mercy on the tribe of Benjamin.  I don't understand about this snatching a wife from the dancers of Shiloh.  I find myself wondering at Ruth's reasons for continuing to stay with Naomi. I also wonder what happened to Orpah.  The story of Ruth is very curious. Today, it seems to give me a glimpse into an ancient culture that I don't undserstand.