Ruth 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 4
Chapter Summary
Elimelech driven by famine into Moab, dies there. 4 Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also. 6 Naomi returns homeward, advising her daughters-in-law to seek husbands there. 14 Orpah leaves her, Ruth goes with her.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Widow who loses husband and sons in Moab and returns to Bethlehem, asking to be called Bitterness
Moabite daughter-in-law who clings to Naomi, vowing her people and her God will be Ruth's own
Moabite daughter-in-law who weeps, kisses Naomi farewell, and turns back to her people and gods
Bethlehemite husband of Naomi who moves to Moab during the famine and dies there
Son of Elimelech and Naomi who marries a Moabite woman and dies in Moab
Son of Elimelech and Naomi who marries a Moabite woman and dies in Moab
Timeline
Due to a famine, Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons moved from Bethlehem-judah to live in the fields of Moab.
Ruth 1:1-2Naomi's husband Elimelech died, leaving her and her two sons.
Ruth 1:3Mahlon and Chilion took Moabite wives named Orpah and Ruth, and lived there for about ten years.
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