Ruth 1:3

Naomi Becomes a Widow · Ruth 1:1–5
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Translations

Modern
Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,
Traditional
And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Literal
And Elimelech the husband of Naomi died, and she was left, and her two sons.
Latin
Et mortuus est Elimelech maritus Noëmi: remansitque ipsa cum filiis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,

Parallels

1 Timothy 5:3–16

People

Elimelech: Naomi's husband from Bethlehem Naomi: Israelite woman, mother-in-law of Ruth

Glossary

Elimelech Mahlon Naomi Orpah Ruth, Book of

Topics

Bereavement: Naomi, of Her Husband Elimelech with Naomi, his Wife, and Two Sons, Emigrate to Moab Select Readings: Lights and Shadows Widow: Naomi