Take note of the fact that Ruths covenant is not a short-term commitment; it is a lifetime commitment. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. The chapter ends with the authors assessment of where things stand, with a hint of what lies ahead. People of faith in God often stand out in times of crisis, so let us live by the principles of Scripture, rather than by pragmatism. 2013Mrz 20185 Jahre. Give a joyful shout and cry out, you who have not been in labor! At the very times when outward appearances look to us as though God is against us, God is at work behind the scenes for us. Now I should stop to say that I firmly believe in the sovereignty of God, that God is in absolute control of everything that takes place on this earth. Mahlon married Ruth in Moab while Kilion married Ruth's sister Orpah. We will return with you to your people., 11 But Naomi replied, Go back home, my daughters! The contrast between Ruth and Orpah. ), matriarch of Israel, wife of *Jacob and the mother of *Joseph and Benjamin. Elimelech died in Moab. Other translations have another another husband. Humanly speaking, staying with Naomi does not offer much promise of a good life for these Moabite widows. The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD (compact disk). How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways! Naomis people (Israel) would be her people, and Naomis God would be her God. While they were in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi and her two sons. What is A person who sells flower is called? And so they, like Lots daughters (the oldest one in particular), devised a scheme whereby the line would be preserved, albeit apart from faith and obedience to Gods Word. Instead you must completely overthrow them and smash their standing stones to pieces (Exodus 23:24). (9) What we know (and Naomi does not) is that God is about to do a wonderful thing for her, solely on the basis of His grace. The Messianic seed was often put at risk in the Old Testament. They would be (or so it may have seemed to Naomi) a liability to her when she returned. As they entered Bethlehem, they became the talk of the town. We find Ruth contrasted with Orpah, and then with Naomi. How could Naomi point them in the wrong direction? A lion approached and he fought off the lion. The family, compelled to emigrate to Moab through pressure of a famine, settled for several years in that country. They insisted on going on to Israel with Naomi. 4 So her sons married Moabite women. Moabs hostility and opposition to Israel continued on into the period of the Judges. When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. Amen (Romans 11:33-36). 1 Copyright 2010 by Robert L. Deffinbaugh. The more Naomi moans on about how bad things are for her, and how hopeless it would be for Orpah or Ruth to stay with her, the more we see the mighty hand of God working all things for the good of His people, as well as for His glory. The name itself is attested in the *El-Amarna letters of the 14th century b.c.e. When a famine came to the area Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. Instead of trusting God to preserve her husbands line (indeed, the Messianic line), she at least passively (if not actively) approves of their marriage to non-Israelites. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. Beware of well-meaning advice that is not rooted in Scripture and that is supportive of what you would really like to do, rather than what God commands us to do. Many tears were shed, but in the end both women refused to leave Naomi and return to their mothers home. Who would want Naomi for a mother-in-law? God is always at his work. 35 Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him? There is something particularly encouraging about our text. Both had married Israelite husbands, had borne no children, and were now widows. The son of the oldest daughter was named Moab; the son of the younger daughter was named Ammon. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! When kings ruled, My God is King, denoted not only spiritual but also political power. Who thinks of Orpah today? His oldest daughter concluded that their father would die without an heir. Dedicate an Article Jethro had seven daughters who served as his shepherdesses. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah went to live as a resident foreigner in the region of Moab, along with The women of the village said, Can this be Naomi? 20 But she replied to them, Dont call me Naomi! Id like to deal with our text by calling your attention to the contrasts the author has highlighted in the first chapter of Ruth. Ruth, out of love and loyalty to her mother-in-law, accompanied Naomi back to Bethlehem, while Orpah stayed in Moab. How could any faithful Israelite encourage someone to return to their (false) god(s)? 3 0 obj Such is not the case, my friend, and seeing her as some kind of heroine will distort our understanding of the message of this wonderful book. And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. The book of Ruth opens with a presentation of several characters. In Job and in Ruth, this term seems to underscore Gods power, but in the context of suffering and adversity. He could have helped more, since he was wealthy. There they made a new home and seemed to do well (the Bible does not give us many details) until Elimelech died. The name (Phoen. Thankfully, she later confessed and returned to Israel. The younger daughter then did likewise and bore a son named Ammon. 3 Sometime later Naomis husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone. She was full when she had a husband and two sons; now she was empty, for all she had was Ruth. Religion. We will not focus overmuch on the details as much as on the concepts. Follow your sister-in-law back home! 16 But Ruth replied. The ultimate test is the Word of God and Naomis counsel, while it sometimes used Gods name, did not conform to Gods Word. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. I hate to say this, but after being involved in ministry for many years, I would have to say that some of the worst counsel I have ever heard has come from well-meaning Christians. Other than weeping, Orpah remains silent;20 Ruths words and actions are what the author has chosen to report. (2) There is no indication that other Israelites from Bethlehem (or elsewhere in Israel) accompanied Elimelech and his family to Moab. Lot was turned to salt because she looked back at the city. We need to bear in mind that what is at stake here is the Messianic line, the line which will ultimately bring forth Messiah. His name was Nate Mirza. A few years later, king Saul will offer the sacrifices, even though he was instructed to wait for Samuel, all because Saul felt this was a crisis that justified setting aside obedience in faith to Gods Word.27. It has been supplied by the translators. More tears are shed. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. For the Lord is afflicting me!. (4) While the author does not make a point of it, it seems reasonable to assume that the famine (as well as the deaths of Elimelech and his two sons) was a manifestation of divine discipline. The name of Achimelech, the priest who gave aid to David at Nob, reflects his elevated stature (Leviticus Rabbah 1,3) and Malchizedek was the King of Salem (Malkiel in Numbers 25, 24 deserves a separate discussion). Elimelech died, whereupon Mahlon and Chilion both married local women. When Naomi returns to Bethlehem, she finds most of the residents of the city still living there, and judging by what we are told about Boaz, they appear to have done fairly well. Her faith and obedience was known by all. Pay attention to do everything I have told you, and do not even mention the names of other gods do not let them be heard on your lips (Exodus 23:13). Many are the times when friends counsel others to act in their own best interests, and all too seldom do they point their friends to the difficult principles and commands of Scripture. In Esther, the people of God were supposed to return to the Promised Land, but they chose instead to dwell in the apparent peace and safety of Persia. Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. If I have counted correctly, the term is used 48 times in the Old Testament; 9 times in the Pentateuch, 2 times in Ruth, 2 times in the Psalms, 1 time in Isaiah, 2 times in Ezekiel, 1 time in Joel, and 31 times in Job. She had given up all hope. They produced offspring for the Benjamites by orchestrating the kidnapping and rape of 200 virgins.26 The Israelites were like Moabs mother in that they were thinking and acting like Moabites. Even if she were able to bear children, it would be unreasonable for these two widows to wait 20 years for replacement husbands. No, in Naomis mind there was no good reason to remain with her as she returned to her homeland. What are the advantages and disadvantages of video capture hardware? It is also true (as God Himself says above) that God also punishes the guilty, but that is not the totality of who God is. Lot fled with his daughters and was living in a cave. That strongly suggests that she was still a Moabite at heart, still an idolater at heart. https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech Elimelech died, and the sons married two Moabite women: Mahlon married Ruth and Chilion married Orpah. 4 0 obj ELAM (Heb. SIDON (also Zidon ; Heb. And yet as the story of Ruth unfolded this time, it suddenly became obvious to me that Naomi was no role model. 31 Later the older daughter said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is no man anywhere nearby to have sexual relations with us, according to the way of all the world. (1) There is no clear link to a particular time, to a particular judge, or to a particular event recorded in the Book of Judges. Elimelech was one of the great men and authorities in Israel. Now, Naomi urges both of her daughters-in-law to go back home to their own land21 and to their mothers homes22 and to find a new Moabite husband, so that they might have security.23 While God promised to bless all those who blessed Abraham and his offspring, Naomi told her daughters-in-law that to stay with her would be to share in the curse God had placed upon her.24 As the story of Ruth and Boaz unfolds, God promises are fulfilled, while Naomis warning and instructions are proven to be false. This is the edited manuscript of Lesson 1 in the series, Ruth: A Story of Redemption, prepared by Robert L. Deffinbaugh on January 10, 2010. 12 The word new is not in the original text. Even if I thought that there was hope that I could get married tonight and conceive sons, 13 surely you would not want to wait until they were old enough to marry! Many, including me, are troubled by the times in which we live, but this is no excuse for ungodly behavior. But here is where the similarity ends. I am now inclined to believe that Ruth is an example of Romans 2:12-16. Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. While in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving his wife with their two sons (verse 3). The sons married Moabite women, which was something else God wanted His people to avoid. However, God ended up blessing Elimelechs family anyway, although not through his sons. God instead chose to work through Naomi and one of her Moabite daughters-in-law, Ruth. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. If our text tells us anything about God, it is that His ways are not our ways. 14 For those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. From Ruth 4:13, one might infer that God prevented both Orpah and Ruth from bearing children to their husbands. Web1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. (6) Most (if not all) of Naomis actions, attitudes, and advice were misguided and downright wrong. You can't run away. The first chapter of Ruth is very important because our appraisal of Ruth, Naomi, and (soon) Boaz in the first chapters of Ruth will greatly shape our understanding of the rest of the book. Both the Benjamites sin and their judgment are similar to what happened in Genesis 19. The tale begins not in Israel or Judah but in Moab, where the Israelite Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, and her two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, went during a famine in Judah. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> There is a paucity of clues but the first one is the Elimelechs name itself. Im an Assyrian not a Syrian. My problem with the text in Romans 2 was that I couldnt think of an example of what Paul was saying. In Judges 19-21, we find a similar situation. Abraham put the seed at risk when he represented his wife Sarah as his sister, and she ended up (temporarily) in Pharaohs29 (and later Abimelechs)30 harem. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. To walk in the steps of Abraham, one like Ruth would need to: (1) leave her relatives; (2) leave her homeland; and, (3) trust God to bless her as she sought to bless her mother-in-law. Retrieved February 22, 2023 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech. In short, Naomi is a picture of Israels spiritual condition at this point in their history. Webelimelech Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. . Naomi is not at all like Ruth or Boaz; she is, in fact, a backdrop against which Ruth and Boaz are contrasted. Ruth is never dealt with as a second-class believer. Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. What a marvelous woman of faith Ruth was. These are the times of darkness when godliness should shine forth as a brilliant light. We know of Abimelech, son of the leader Gideon and Abimelech, the King of Gerar. Though a widow, Naomi still had her two sons to provide for and protect her. Her boys ended up choosing Moabite women to marry and these women became part of Naomis family. HADAD , an early Semitic god, first appears in texts written in the Old Akkadian dialect and in Eblaite (third millennium). 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. In an effort to escape the famine, a man named Elimelech took his family to Moab, where he intended for his family to sojourn until the famine ended.10 How could he have imagined how long his family would stay? There are those who attempt to guild the lily as they read the Book of Ruth, desperately seeking some basis for making a pious Israelite of Naomi. Dagn ), the Syrian and Canaanite god of seed, vegetation, and crops. Only death will be able to separate me from you!. And when both her sons died without bearing children, her situation seemed impossible. This is the origin of the Moabites and the Ammonites. Naomi also made it clear that this was because (in her mind) God had dealt harshly with her.16 Naomi measured Gods blessing only in terms of food and of family. Stated in the words of the author of Judges, every man (and woman) was doing what was right in their own eyes. Here is a woman who is not walking by faith, but by sight, who is not living according to the law, but in disregard for it. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. Naomis second effort13 will be less subtle and more pointed and forceful. Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. I am reminded of Satans strategy in the Garden of Eden. The contrast between Ruth and Naomi. 32 Come, lets make our father drunk with wine so we can have sexual relations with him and preserve our family line through our father. 33 So that night they made their father drunk with wine, and the older daughter came and had sexual relations with her father. She views God as harsh and uncaring, doling out affliction and trouble in a way that is completely unrelated to her attitudes and actions. Copyright Torah.org Project Genesis. As the story of Esther unfolds, it looks as though every Jew is doomed to annihilation, but for the providence of God, whereby Gods enemies are destroyed and His people are spared. Ruth would have none of this foolish talk, and she made this abundantly clear to her mother-in-law. ." He stood and surrounded it with rebuilt walls from three directions. ." The closing chapters of the Book of Judges contain some of the most gruesome accounts in all of the Bible homosexual Benjamites want to rape a guest in their city; a woman is brutally gang raped by these same men; her husband seems more than willing to sacrifice her to save his life, and then he chops her dead body into twelve pieces which he delivers to every part of Israel. When the years of famine came he said, Now all of them will come to my door post, each one with his begging cup in his hand. It says in verse three that Elimelech died in Moab. Major Gift. WebThe Bible Exposition Commentary: The meaning of redemption. Surely it fell short of what Ruths experience will be. The security in the home of a new husband referred to earlier is now spelled out in plainer terms. 3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your children will conquer nations and will resettle desolate cities (Isaiah 54:1-3). 12 May the LORD reward your efforts! They rejected him as they rejected others. It led to a hopeless fatalism: It doesnt really matter what I say or do; God is against me, and there is nothing I can do about it.. When M, Elijah ben Solomon Abraham Ha-Kohen of Smyrna, Elijah ben Eliezer Philosoph Ha-Yerushalmi, Elijah ben Baruch (ben Solomon ben Abraham) The Elder, https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech. Ruth would not only do this until death separated them, she would do so in death. However, the date of retrieval is often important. Naomi was preoccupied with the here and now, rather than trusting in Gods covenant promises by faith. It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It provides us with a look at the life of the common person in Israel There is really no evidence of faith (on Naomis part), either. He deals out Justice, rejecting the bad and rewarding the good. Webwas Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and ChilionEphrathites of Bethlehem, Judah. 2 Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? WebBoaz is a preeminent example of selflessness, willing to risk the loss of his own name so that he could make sure that the name and line of his relative Elimele "I Have Already Written of You Thrice:" Megilat Esther and the Eternal War with Amalek, Many Can Have "Urim" - Power; But Few Have "Tumim" Power. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. 1:1-5 Elimelech's care to provide for his family, was not to be blamed; but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. And the removal ended in the wasting of his family. Orpah seems to have no great spiritual interest in Israel or in the God of Israel. The resolution to these irregularities is primarily exegetical. 15 They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them, 16 on the day when God will judge the secrets of human hearts, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus (Romans 2:12-16, emphasis mine). 1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. She then kissed both of them, a very clear signal of dismissal. May the Lord punish me severely if I do not keep my promise! 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. What a difference it makes to believe in a God who is in absolute control and who is also merciful and gracious, causing all things to work together for our good and for His glory, if we believe in Him. All this is described in the Bible book of Ruth. endobj RACHEL (Heb. It is no wonder that Naomi speaks to her daughters-in-law about husbands, marriage, and children, because this is what is on her mind. This story can be found in the book of Ruth. Rabbi Shimon Ben Gamliel said: The ancestors who used the power of Divine Inspiration drew names out of (future) events; we who do not have access to Divine Inspiration, draw names from our forefathers (Genesis Rabbah 37,7)., What does the name Elimelech mean? and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile, 9 He makes the barren woman of the family. - In 2012, I became a member of juFORUM, a Germany-wide network of young scientists. It is not Naomis belief in the sovereignty of God that troubles me as much as how she applies it. Died. It took two attempts to convince Orpah to turn back and three attempts to convince Naomi that her efforts to turn Ruth away were futile. Like Moabs mother, the Israelites reasoned that due to their circumstances, an Israelite line might become extinct. For example: And he called his name Noach, meaning to say, This one will give us comfort (e-noach-meinu) (Genesis 5, 29). The usual pattern is the reverse; first, we are told a mans name and familial antecedents and only then are his actions described. They would be a reminder that Naomis sons their husbands had not married Israelite wives. She was willing to sacrifice family ties, marriage, and a family to do so. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. This is a text that has always puzzled me. Beth-lehem-judahso called to distinguish it from a town of the same name in Zebulun. Can one, on the other hand, forgive and excuse his deficiencies and the damage that they bring about? Because he abandoned his people during a famine. She believes in a God who is all powerful, but who is not merciful and compassionate. WebThe Bible Exposition Commentary: The meaning of redemption. We dont have a very good reputation in the Bible.. T -6d$zA ^C(D`Ed8 BR. WebWhen a severe famine struck Israel, Elimelech took his wife Naomi and their two sons across the Jordan and south to the land of Moab, in the hope of finding a living there. They arrived, in fact, just in time for the barley harvest. He will do what he says he will do. One manifestation of Gods mercy, expressed through His sovereignty, is His providential working at times when there appears to be no hope. The same is true for Naomi. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. 38 The younger daughter also gave birth to a son and named him Ben-Ammi. The benchmark by which we need to compare Ruth and Naomi is the Abrahamic Covenant: 1 Now the LORD said to Abram, Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father's household to the land that I will show you. 2 Kings 4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. as Ili-Milku, a variant of the name Milk-ilu, ruler of Gezer. When he saw that his generation scorned great men, he said, Surely I shall go from here so that I will not be caught among them (Zohar Chodosh 77a). But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up. And his little boys died too. around Bethlehem, Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab (Moab was the The contrast between Naomi and Ruth is very clear when the two womens words and actions are viewed from the vantage point of the Abrahamic Covenant. Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned to Beth-Lehem together with her daughter-in-law *Ruth (Ruth 1:13; 2:1, 3; 4:3, 9). There Ruth married *Boaz, one of Elimelech's relatives. You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. Web1290 BC Elimelech dies, likely stricken by God for abandoning his inheritance, allowing his two sons to marry Moabites and not joining the battle against Benjamin in Judges 20. Ruth has an uncanny grasp of Israels religion and has chosen to embrace it as her own. Lots older daughter neatly avoided the moral implications of what she proposed. Put another way, the title of this book is Ruth, not Orpah. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. As I was studying our text for this message, it occurred to me that the text which describes the origin of the Moabites in Genesis 19 is a key to understanding the story of Ruth, and especially Naomis role in this account. 11 The thought occurred to me that Naomis journey back to her homeland traced the steps of the Israelites when they first entered the Promised Land. ). As they continue their journey toward Bethlehem, Naomi makes a three-fold attempt to persuade Orpah and Ruth to return to their homes, rather than to accompany her all the way back to Israel. Orpah succumbed to Naomis reasoning and chose to pursue what appeared to be in her best interest. The Sages, however, read it with a slight difference in pronunciation as Elai Melech For he said: Kingship is due to me (Ruth Rabba 2,5). Somehow God wrote His law on Ruths heart, not unlike Tamar and Rahab, her predecessors. WebElimelech and his sons all died in Moab, leaving Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah widowed. I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? The all-powerful God was making Naomis life miserable, so she thought and said. When we met, I had no idea who he was, but he introduced himself something like this, Hi, Bob, Im Nate Mirza. Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. Elamtu), region on the edge of the southwestern part of the Iranian plateau, modern Khuzistan, Sidon 12 Go back home, my daughters! The Hebrew term Elohim is plural, but some render it god here, and others gods. Chemosh appears to be the primary Moabite god, but there may well have been others. They entered the region of Moab and settled there. Like a faithful shepherd whose corral- fence fell as darkness approached. And they continued to live there about ten years. Naomi did not doubt the existence of God nor did she doubt His power. But Ruth refuses to abandon Naomi and clings to her tightly. But when Ruth refused to return to her people and accompanied her to Bethlehem, Boaz entered the picture, a close relative, a possible redeemer. Encyclopedia.com. Naomis first attempt is described in verses 8-10. The word redeem means to set free by paying a price. In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelechs property had We should notice that it was not until after Elimelechs death that they married. Encyclopedia.com. 14 For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things required by the law, these who do not have the law are a law to themselves. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. How could Naomi encourage Ruth (and, by inference, Orpah) to return to their god(s), when doing so would condemn them eternally? See also: More about the Book of Ruth. Posted on September 7, 2005 By Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin |, Bar Mitzvah Keeping the Right Perspective, Bar and Bas Mitzvah A Special Celebration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah: A Re-enactment of Kabolas Hatorah, Shavuos and Bar Mitzvah: Causes For Celebration, Marital Partners Compatibility of Missions. Encyclopaedia Judaica. Do clownfish have a skeleton or exoskeleton. Douay-Rheims Bible And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons. In our text (as in Judges and everywhere else in Scripture), man looks bad, very bad, and God looks good, very good. And all of this resulted in the near annihilation of one of the twelve tribes (Benjamin) and a conspiracy to acquire wives for the remaining Benjamites in a way that was morally unacceptable. His faithfulness to His people and to His covenant is at a time when His people are not faithful to Him and when they are living in disregard for His law. Second, Naomis words are even more forceful here,14 issuing Ruth a command to leave her. Anyone anywhere in the world with an Internet connection will be able to use and print out the NET Bible without cost for personal study. The subject was the Book of Ruth. The inference is clear: to remain with Naomi has no promise of blessing and every reason to expect that they will share in her divinely-imposed affliction. He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. Mahlon chose a young woman named Ruth, but he also died shortly thereafter. They were of the clan of Ephrath from Bethlehem in Judah.) Elimelech was severely punished for his failings but the good within him was preserved and rewarded and he became the progenitor of the Royal line. It is not for us to say how far those are right who see in the death of Elimelech and his sons Gods punishment for the disregard of His In Genesis 19 ellicott 's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on Old! 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