Ruth 1:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.

Cross References

Psalm 34:19

The Lord's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.

Hebrews 12:6

The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own.”

2 Kings 4:1

One day the widow of one of the Lord's prophets said to Elisha, “You know that before my husband died, he was a follower of yours and a worshiper of the Lord. But he owed a man some money, and now that man is on his way to take my two sons as his slaves.”

Ruth 1:4

Later, Naomi's sons married Moabite women. One was named Orpah and the other Ruth. About ten years later,