Ruth 1:3

Tree of Life Version

Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, so she was left with her two sons.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:1

Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha saying, “Your servant my husband is dead—you know that your servant feared Adonai. Now the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.”

Psalm 34:19

Adonai is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those crushed in spirit.

Hebrews 12:6

because Adonai disciplines the one He loves and punishes every son He accepts.”

Ruth 1:2

The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and his two sons were named Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephratites from Bethlehem in Judah. They came to the region of Moab and remained there.

Ruth 1:4

They married Moabite women—one was named Orpah and the second was named Ruth, and they dwelt there about ten years.