______ was a Moabite.

______ was a Moabite.

• A. Rahab
• B. Esther
• C. Naomi
• D. Ruth

Answer: (D)

Ruth was a Moabite. Moabites come from Moab, a region east of Israel, and Ruth’s nationality is stated in the biblical narrative when she is identified as the Moabitess. This identity matters in the story because Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi, pledging, “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God,” showing her faith and commitment to the God of Israel despite her background. Among the other options, Rahab is described as a Canaanite from Jericho, Esther is a Jewess, and Naomi is an Israelite from Bethlehem. Ruth is the one explicitly identified as a Moabite, which is why she is the correct choice.

Ruth was a Moabite. Moabites come from Moab, a region east of Israel, and Ruth’s nationality is stated in the biblical narrative when she is identified as the Moabitess. This identity matters in the story because Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi, pledging, “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God,” showing her faith and commitment to the God of Israel despite her background. Among the other options, Rahab is described as a Canaanite from Jericho, Esther is a Jewess, and Naomi is an Israelite from Bethlehem. Ruth is the one explicitly identified as a Moabite, which is why she is the correct choice.