Ruth was a Moabite woman who lived around the 14th century BC. After the deaths of her husband, father-in-law, and brother-in-law, she chose to remain with her mother-in-law, Naomi, rather than returning to her own people. Moving to Judah, she demonstrated great loyalty and kindness, eventually marrying a man named Boaz. As a result of this union, she became the great-grandmother of King David and is included in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament. She is honored as a saint in several Christian traditions.