Charles Ellicott Commentary Ruth 2:3

"And she went, and came and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on the portion of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech." — Ruth 2:3 (ASV)

Her hap was to light on. —Literally, her hap happened. A chance in outward appearance, yet a clear shaping of her course by unseen hands. Her steps were divinely guided to a certain field, so that God’s good purposes would be worked out.