Naomi instructs Ruth to approach Boaz at night on the threshing floor—a culturally bold move that puts Ruth's reputation at risk. When Ruth asks Boaz to "spread your garment over me" (a proposal for marriage and protection), she initiates the legal redemption process. Boaz's honorable response, recognizing a closer relative's prior claim while promising to resolve the matter, demonstrates his integrity. This midnight encounter between a vulnerable woman and a powerful man stands in stark contrast to the exploitation common in the period of the judges. Through their honorable actions, we see how godly character transforms even culturally precarious situations into testimonies of God's grace.