Questions and Answers
What natural disaster caused Elimelech and his family to move to Moab?
Famine
Where were Elimelech and his family living before their move?
Bethlehem
What family members were with Naomi at Elimelech's death?
Her two sons
Besides Ruth, what was the name of the other Moabite woman who married into Naomi's family?
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How long does Naomi remain in Moab?
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Why did Naomi decide to return to Judah after her children's deaths?
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Who began the journey back to Judah?
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Where does Naomi tell her daughters-in-law to go?
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What does Naomi want the Lord to grant to her daughters-in-law?
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What was the reaction of Naomi's daughters-in-law when she told them not to go with her?
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Why does Naomi tell her daughters-in-law that they should turn back?
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How does Naomi describe herself?
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What does Naomi tell her daughters-in-law about the Lord?
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Who returned to Moab?
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To whom did Orpah return?
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Where did Ruth choose to live?
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How long is Ruth planning to stay with Naomi?
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Why did Naomi stop speaking to Ruth?
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What city did the women travel to?
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What name did Naomi say she should be called after arriving in Bethlehem?
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How did Naomi describe her feelings about herself after her return?
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What time of year was it when Naomi and Ruth moved to Judah?
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Study Notes
Overview of Ruth Chapter 1
- A famine prompts Elimelech's family to leave Bethlehem and move to Moab for survival.
- Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons initially live in Bethlehem.
Family Tragedy
- Elimelech dies in Moab, leaving Naomi with her two sons.
- The sons marry Moabite women: Ruth and Orpah.
- The family stays in Moab for ten years, during which both sons die.
Naomi's Decision to Return
- Naomi learns that food is available again in Judah and decides to return to Bethlehem.
- She, along with her daughters-in-law, sets out on the journey back to Judah.
Daughters-in-Law's Decision
- Naomi urges Ruth and Orpah to return to their families, expressing concern for their future.
- Naomi wishes for them to find rest and security with new husbands.
Ruth's Loyalty
- Orpah decides to return to her people and gods, while Ruth refuses to leave Naomi's side.
- Ruth vows to stay with Naomi, declaring her commitment even in death.
Arrival in Bethlehem
- The two women arrive in Bethlehem as the barley harvest begins.
- Naomi expresses her feelings of emptiness and altered identity upon returning, believing she is now Mara ("bitter").
Emotional Context
- Naomi’s sorrowful description of her situation highlights themes of loss, loyalty, and identity.
- Ruth’s commitment to Naomi contrasts Orpah's return, showcasing the depth of her loyalty and love.
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Explore the pivotal events of Ruth Chapter 1, where famine leads Naomi to Moab and a series of family tragedies unfold. Discover Ruth's profound loyalty to Naomi as they journey back to Bethlehem, and the choices faced by the daughters-in-law under difficult circumstances.
