It depends on how the question is read.
Why did Naomi raise Obed instead of raising Ruth?
Ruth was not Naomi's daughter, but her daughter-in-law, so it would make no sense for Naomi to raise Ruth. The two would have met, presumably, when Ruth was already an adult.
Why did Naomi raise Obed instead of Ruth raising Obed?
Presumably, Naomi wanted to dote on her step-grandson while Ruth continued to work in the fields. Additionally, Obed was now Naomi's male heir which made him very special to her in Biblical times.
Of course, it may well have been a Biblical mistake as well.
The mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible is Naomi. Ruth was married to Naomi's son, but after his death, Ruth chose to stay with Naomi and care for her. Their relationship demonstrates loyalty and love between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.
Rahab, the Jericho prostitute, that was saved because she hid the spies and helped them. Of course, it has been shown that strong women in early history are later labeled as prostitutes (i.e. Cleopatra).
Ruth and Boaz's son was named Oved (often written Obed in English).
Naomi and Ruth are characters from the Bible, featured in the Book of Ruth. Naomi was Ruth's mother-in-law, while Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to stay with Naomi and follow her after her husband's death. Their story highlights themes of loyalty, faithfulness, and the rewards of staying committed to one's family.
Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. When Naomi's son (Ruth's husband) died, Ruth refused to leave Naomi. Ruth went with Naomi back to her home town, where she remarried with a member of Naomi's husband's family. This blood line followed into the birth of David, who later came the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore Naomi is considered to be of the bloodline of Jesus Christ.
The main characters in the Book of Ruth are Ruth, Naomi, Boaz, and Obed. Ruth is a Moabite woman who becomes a widow and follows her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Bethlehem. There, she meets Boaz, a wealthy landowner, and they eventually marry and have a son named Obed.
Ruth was a Moabitess widow who went to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law Naomi. She then married Boaz and bore Obed, who was the grandfather of King David
Ruth
Obed's grandmother, Naomi
Naomi was Ruth mother in law, as she was Ruth's husband (Mahlon) mother
The mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible is Naomi. Ruth was married to Naomi's son, but after his death, Ruth chose to stay with Naomi and care for her. Their relationship demonstrates loyalty and love between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.
By word and deed Ruth demonstrated loyal love to her mother-in-law Naomi. (Ruth 1:8-17; 2:11) Ruth love for Naomi was such that, later, others were able to say that she was better to Naomi than seven sons. (Ruth 4:15) Ruth also became the mother of Boaz' son Obed and an ancestress of King David and also of Jesus Christ.(Ruth 4:1-21; Matthew 1:5, 16)
The following: Mahlon, Kilyon, Elimelech, Orpah, Boaz's field-workers, Naomi's neighbors, Tob, Ploni Almoni, Obed, and the ten Elders.See also:More about Ruth
Naomi.
Rahab, the Jericho prostitute, that was saved because she hid the spies and helped them. Of course, it has been shown that strong women in early history are later labeled as prostitutes (i.e. Cleopatra).
It was Naomi.
Ruth and Boaz's son was named Oved (often written Obed in English).