Ruth 1:1, Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there; Ruth 1:4, Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also; Ruth 1:6, Naomi, returning homeward, Ruth 1:8, dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her; Ruth 1:14, Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her; Ruth 1:19, They two come to Beth-lehem, where they are gladly received.
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Ruth 1
Ruth 1 — Overview
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Ruth 1 — OverviewRuth 1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have Naomi's afflictions. I. As a distressed
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days when the judges ruled (v. 1), not in those disorderly times when
there was no king in Israel; but under which of the judges these things…Ruth 1:1Ruth 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryNow it came to pass. Or, more literally, "And it came to pass." The "And" is somewhat remarkable, standing at the commencement of the Book. But as it is also found at the commencement of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,…Ruth 1:1Ruth 1:1 · The Pulpit Commentary"In the days when the judges ruled." This is the age in which the story happened which constitutes Ruth's history, beautiful as an epic, and touching as a pathetic drama of home life. The judges. Whether the earlier or…Ruth 1:1Ruth 1:1 · The Pulpit Commentary"There was a famine in the land." Providence led Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and his two sons Mahlon and Chillon, into the land of Moab, on the other side of Jordan. Whilst there was scarcity of bread in Israel, there…