Through their tears, they said to her, “No! We want to be with you and go with you to your people.”
Anyone who loves you and bows in obedience to your words will be my friend.
And he said to me, “My holy lovers in the land are my glorious ones, who fulfill all my desires.”
And may Yahweh give you another husband and cause you to find rest in a happy home.” Then Naomi tenderly embraced Orpah and Ruth and kissed them goodbye, but they wailed and sobbed.
“My daughters, you must go back,” Naomi answered. “Why do you want to come with me? Do you think I could have sons again to give you new husbands?
With Orpah and Ruth at her side, Naomi began her journey to return to the land of Judah.