So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.
So Naomi came back, and Ruth the Moabite woman, her daughter-in-law, came with her from the country of Moab. They arrived in Bethlehem just as the barley harvest was beginning.
This verse shows Naomi and Ruth arriving together in Bethlehem at harvest time, marking the end of their difficult journey and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the first chapter of Ruth, which tells how Naomi's family fled to Moab during a famine, only to lose her husband and two sons there. The barley harvest typically occurred in late spring (April-May) and was a time of hope and provision after the lean winter months, making it a significant time for their return to Bethlehem.
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