en_tn/rut/04/16.md

Naomi took the child

This refers to Naomi holding the child. Make sure it does not sound like she took him away from Ruth.

laid him in her bosom

"held him close against her chest." This is a statement of love and affection for the child.

guardian

She helped care for the baby as if he were her own child. Different languages have special words for someone who does this.

There is a son born to Naomi

"The child is like a son to Naomi." It was understood that the child was Naomi's grandson, not her physical son.

father of David

"father of King David". Though "king" is not stated, it was clear to the original audience that David was the King David. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)