Exegetical Essay: The Book Of Ruth

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The book of Ruth opens with a man leaving Bethlehem of Judah, along with his wife and two sons, for the land of Moab during the time of the judges (v. 1). The name of each family member and their lineage is also recorded (v. 2). After some time had passed, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi and her two sons alone (v. 3). Her two sons had taken women from Moab as their wives, and they remained in Moab for ten years (v. 4). Naomi’s two sons died, leaving Naomi and her daughters-in-law by themselves (v. 5). Naomi then desired to return home to Israel because she had heard that God had visited His people by feeding them (v. 6). Naomi and her two daughters-in-law then vacated Moab and returned to Judah (v. 7). In the midst of the journey, Naomi urged

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