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And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left alone with her two sons.
This verse tells us that Naomi became a widow, left to care for her two sons after her husband's death.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, which is set during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, a severe famine in Bethlehem prompted Elimelech and his family to relocate to Moab in search of sustenance. There, Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, leaving his wife and their two sons to navigate life in a foreign land. This event reflects the common hardships of migration and loss experienced by families in that era.