en_tn/rut/04/09.md

## to the elders and to all the people ##

This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.

## all that was Elimelech's and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's ##

This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.

## raise up the name of the dead man ##

The first son that Ruth bore would be legally considered Mahlon's son and would inherit the land that Boaz bought from Naomi.

## so that his name will not be cut off ##

AT: "so that he will not be left without a descendant."

## from the gate of his place ##

"among the people of his hometown of Bethlehem"