Matthew Poole and continuators on Ruth 2:7

7 And she said, I pray you, let me glean , and gather after the reapers amongst the sheaves: so she came and h[illegible: 1+ letters]h continued even from the morning until now , that she tarried a little in the house .

She did not boldly intrude her self, but modestly ask leave of us.

She is not retired through idleness, for she hath been diligent and constant in her labours.

Not in Naomi's house, as many understand it, as may be gathered from v. 18, 19. but in the little House or Tent, which was set up in the Fields at these times, and was necessary in those hot Countries, where the Labourers or others might retire for a little repose or repast at fit times. Being weary with her continued labours, she comes hither to take a little rest.

Marginal references: Or, handfuls.