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Ruth 1:3
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died, and she was left [a widow] with her two sons.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons.
Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons.
Hebrew Names Version
Elimelekh, Na`omi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Elimelekh, Na`omi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
King James Version
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Lexham English Bible
But Elimelech the husband of Naomi died and she was left behind with her two sons.
But Elimelech the husband of Naomi died and she was left behind with her two sons.
English Standard Version
But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
New Century Version
Then Naomi's husband, Elimelech, died, and she was left with her two sons.
Then Naomi's husband, Elimelech, died, and she was left with her two sons.
New English Translation
Sometime later Naomi's husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone.
Sometime later Naomi's husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone.
New American Standard Bible
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Elimelech the husbande of Naomi died, and she remayned with her two sonnes,
Then Elimelech the husbande of Naomi died, and she remayned with her two sonnes,
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Contemporary English Version
Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.
Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.
Complete Jewish Bible
Elimelekh, Na‘omi's husband, died; and she was left, she and her two sons.
Elimelekh, Na‘omi's husband, died; and she was left, she and her two sons.
Darby Translation
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Easy-to-Read Version
Later, Naomi's husband, Elimelech, died, so only Naomi and her two sons were left.
Later, Naomi's husband, Elimelech, died, so only Naomi and her two sons were left.
George Lamsa Translation
And Elimeleck the husband of Naomi died; and she was left with her two sons.
And Elimeleck the husband of Naomi died; and she was left with her two sons.
Good News Translation
Elimelech died, and Naomi was left alone with her two sons,
Elimelech died, and Naomi was left alone with her two sons,
Literal Translation
And Naomi's husband Elimelech died; And she was left, and her two sons.
And Naomi's husband Elimelech died; And she was left, and her two sons.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Eli Melech Naemis hußbande dyed, & she was left behinde wt hir two sonnes,
And Eli Melech Naemis hußbande dyed, & she was left behinde wt hir two sonnes,
American Standard Version
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Bible in Basic English
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, came to his end; and only her two sons were with her.
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, came to his end; and only her two sons were with her.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Elimelech Naomies husbande died, and she remayned with her two sonnes.
And Elimelech Naomies husbande died, and she remayned with her two sonnes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
King James Version (1611)
And Elimelech Naomies husband died, and shee was left, and her two sonnes;
And Elimelech Naomies husband died, and shee was left, and her two sonnes;
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Elimelech the husband of Noemin died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech the husband of Noemin died; and she was left, and her two sons.
English Revised Version
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Naomi's husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,
Then Naomi's husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Elymelech, the hosebonde of Noemy, diede, and sche lefte with the sones;
And Elymelech, the hosebonde of Noemy, diede, and sche lefte with the sones;
Young's Literal Translation
And Elimelech husband of Naomi dieth, and she is left, she and her two sons;
And Elimelech husband of Naomi dieth, and she is left, she and her two sons;
Update Bible Version
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
World English Bible
Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
New King James Version
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.
New Living Translation
Then Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons.
Then Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons.
New Life Bible
But Naomi's husband Elimelech died. And she was left with her two sons,
But Naomi's husband Elimelech died. And she was left with her two sons,
New Revised Standard
But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Elimelech, husband of Naomi, died, - and she was left, she and her two sons.
And Elimelech, husband of Naomi, died, - and she was left, she and her two sons.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons.
And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons.
Revised Standard Version
But Elim'elech, the husband of Na'omi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
But Elim'elech, the husband of Na'omi, died, and she was left with her two sons.
THE MESSAGE
Elimelech died and Naomi was left, she and her two sons. The sons took Moabite wives; the name of the first was Orpah, the second Ruth. They lived there in Moab for the next ten years. But then the two brothers, Mahlon and Kilion, died. Now the woman was left without either her young men or her husband.
Elimelech died and Naomi was left, she and her two sons. The sons took Moabite wives; the name of the first was Orpah, the second Ruth. They lived there in Moab for the next ten years. But then the two brothers, Mahlon and Kilion, died. Now the woman was left without either her young men or her husband.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons.
Contextual Overview
1In the days when the judges governed [Israel], there was a famine in the land [of Canaan]. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live temporarily in the country of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2The man's name was Elimelech and his wife's name was Naomi and his two sons were named Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went to the country of Moab and stayed there. 3Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died, and she was left [a widow] with her two sons.4They took wives from the Moabite women; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other was Ruth. They lived there about ten years; 5and then both Mahlon and Chilion also died, so the woman [Naomi] was left without her two sons and her husband.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and she was: 2 Kings 4:1, Psalms 34:19, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 12:10, Hebrews 12:11
Cross-References
Job 36:30
"Behold, He spreads His lightning around Him [against the dark clouds], And He covers the depths of the sea.
"Behold, He spreads His lightning around Him [against the dark clouds], And He covers the depths of the sea.
Job 38:19
"Where is the way where light dwells? And as for darkness, where is its place,
"Where is the way where light dwells? And as for darkness, where is its place,
Psalms 33:6
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, And all their host by the breath of His mouth.
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, And all their host by the breath of His mouth.
Psalms 33:9
For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
Psalms 97:11
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Psalms 104:2
[You are the One] who covers Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretches out the heavens like a tent curtain,
[You are the One] who covers Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretches out the heavens like a tent curtain,
Psalms 118:27
The LORD is God, and He has given us light [illuminating us with His grace and freedom and joy]. Bind the festival sacrifices with cords to the horns of the altar.
The LORD is God, and He has given us light [illuminating us with His grace and freedom and joy]. Bind the festival sacrifices with cords to the horns of the altar.
Psalms 148:5
Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.
Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.
Isaiah 45:7
The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing peace and creating disaster; I am the LORD who does all these things.
The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing peace and creating disaster; I am the LORD who does all these things.
Isaiah 60:19
"The sun will no longer be your light by day, Nor shall the bright glow of the moon give light to you, But the LORD will be an everlasting light for you; And your God will be your glory and splendor.
"The sun will no longer be your light by day, Nor shall the bright glow of the moon give light to you, But the LORD will be an everlasting light for you; And your God will be your glory and splendor.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died,.... According to Josephus x, after he had dwelt in the land ten years, and had married his two sons to Moabitish women; but, as Alshech observes, the text shows that while he was living they were not married to them, but after his death; and it is said of them only that they dwelt there about ten years; so that it is most probable that their father died quickly after he came into the land of Moab: and she was left, and her two sons; in a strange land, she without a husband, and they without a father.
x Ut supra. (Antiqu. l. 5. c. 9. sect. 1.)
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ruth 1:3. Elimelech - died — Probably a short time after his arrival in Moab.
