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And Mahlon and Chilion both died too; and the woman was left without her two sons and her husband.
This verse tells us that Naomi lost both her sons after already losing her husband, leaving her completely alone.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, which takes place during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Naomi and her husband Elimelech fled to Moab due to a severe famine in their hometown of Bethlehem. There, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi a widow, and her sons Mahlon and Chilion married Moabite women. Later, both sons also died, leaving Naomi vulnerable and alone with her daughters-in-law in a foreign land.