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Animated Stories from the Bible

The Story of Ruth (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A famine has destroyed the farm of Elimelech of Bethlehem, driving him and his wife Naomi to the land of Moab. There, with the help of their two sons, they do well for a time, and the sons marry Gentile women of the region, Orpah, and the ...See moreA famine has destroyed the farm of Elimelech of Bethlehem, driving him and his wife Naomi to the land of Moab. There, with the help of their two sons, they do well for a time, and the sons marry Gentile women of the region, Orpah, and the good and beautiful Ruth. But tragedy strikes the family once again. Within a short period of time, Elimelech and his two sons die. The three women are left widowed and alone. Naomi decides to return to Bethlehem. Knowing that Gentiles would not be welcome there, she tells Orpah and Ruth to return to their families. Orpah does so, but the faithful Ruth makes a vow to Naomi to never desert her. "Whither thy guest, I will go; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." Naomi thanks God for blessing her with a loving daughter-in-law, and asks Him to protect and bless Ruth. God listens to the prayers of Naomi. In Bethlehem, Ruth tells Naomi that she will find food for them. She goes to a field which is being harvested, and asks permission to gather the bits of grain left behind by the harvesters. The land belongs to Boaz, who welcomes her to take what she needs. The kindly Boaz instructs his men to protect Ruth from any persecution. She is to be treated well in her new home. Day after Day Ruth returns to Boaz's land, and we see the growing affection between Ruth and Boaz. Naomi tells Ruth that because Boaz is her near kinsman he is bound to marry the widowed Ruth, and urges Ruth to reveal her kinship. But Ruth wants Boaz to marry her out of love, not because of duty. On the last day of the harvest, Ruth and Boaz finally speak of their love and agree to marry. Once married, Ruth gives birth to a son, whom they name Obed. As a result of Ruth's faithfulness, God's bounty and blessing on the family are limitless. Obed is destined to be the grandfather of David, the great King who is to unite the people of Israel. Written by Nest Family Entertainment See less
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Director
Richard Rich
Writer
Brian Nissen (screenplay)
Producer
Richard Rich
Composer
Lex de Azevedo
Casting Director
Ray Porter
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 1, 1994
Release date
Jun 1, 1994 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Victoria Lindley's primary photo
Victoria Lindley
Ruth (voice) Ruth (voice)   See fewer
Animated Stories from the Bible (1987)
Phil Hubbard's primary photo
Phil Hubbard
Elimelech (voice) (as Phill Hubbard) Elimelech (voice) (as Phill Hubbard)   See fewer
Animated Stories from the Bible (1987)
Ursula Meyer's primary photo
Ursula Meyer
Naomi (voice) Naomi (voice)   See fewer
Animated Stories from the Bible (1987)
Jonathan Best's primary photo
Jonathan Best
Mahlon (voice) Mahlon (voice)   See fewer
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Matthew Best's primary photo
Matthew Best
Chilion (voice) Chilion (voice)   See fewer
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Victor Humphries's primary photo
Victor Humphries
Boaz (voice) Boaz (voice)   See fewer
Animated Hero Classics (1991)
Luck Hari's primary photo
Luck Hari
Orpah (voice) Orpah (voice)   See fewer
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Kevin Farrell's primary photo
Kevin Farrell
Jabesh (voice) Jabesh (voice)   See fewer
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U. Jonathan Toppo's primary photo
U. Jonathan Toppo
Daniel (voice) (as John Toppo) Daniel (voice) (as John Toppo)   See fewer
Animated Hero Classics (1991)
Barry Kraft's primary photo
Barry Kraft
Joshua (voice) Joshua (voice)   See fewer
Animated Stories from the Bible (1987)
John Pribyl's primary photo
John Pribyl
Auctioneer (voice) (as John Pribble) Auctioneer (voice) (as John Pribble)   See fewer
Animated Stories from the Bible (1987)
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