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Selected Verse: Ruth 2:3 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Ru 2:3	King James	And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz--Fields in Palestine being unenclosed, the phrase signifies that portion of the open ground which lay within the landmarks of Boaz.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz--Fields in Palestine being unenclosed, the phrase signifies that portion of the open ground which lay within the landmarks of Boaz.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Her hap - It was a chance in reference to second causes, but ordered by God's providence. God wisely orders small events, even those that seem altogether contingent. Many a great affair is brought about by a little turn, fortuitous as to men, but designed by God.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Her hap - It was a chance in reference to second causes, but ordered by God's providence. God wisely orders small events, even those that seem altogether contingent. Many a great affair is brought about by a little turn, fortuitous as to men, but designed by God.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
And her hap was - So she was accidentally or providentially led to that part of the cultivated country which belonged to Boaz.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

And her hap was - So she was accidentally or providentially led to that part of the cultivated country which belonged to Boaz.

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