Ruth 1:3

Free Bible Version

However, Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died, and she was left with her two sons.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:1

The wife of one of the sons of the prophets appealed to Elisha, “My husband, your servant, is dead, and you know that he honored the Lord. But now to pay his debts his creditor is coming to take my two sons as his slaves!”

Psalm 34:19

Those who do right have many problems, but the Lord solves all of them.

Hebrews 12:6

The Lord disciplines everyone he loves, and he punishes everyone he welcomes as his child.”

Ruth 1:2

His name was Elimelech, and his wife's name Naomi. His sons were called Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went to the country of Moab and lived there.

Ruth 1:4

The sons married Moabite women. One was called Orpah, the other was called Ruth. After about ten years,