There do not appear to be many generations between Boaz and David, but biblical genealogies dont always include every genealogical link in such cases. Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. Ruths words are her covenant with Naomi, with Israel, and with God, patterned after Gods covenant with Abraham and his descendants: Only death will be able to separate me from you! (Ruth 1:16-17). Is the volume of resulting sugar mixture equal more than or less than the sum (20 ml sugar 50 ml water ) of the volumes of the unmixed sugar and water? She would go where Naomi went and live where she lived. As you will recall, Mrs. The NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION, also known as THE NET BIBLE, is a completely new translation of the Bible, not a revision or an update of a previous English version. Elimelech died, whereupon Mahlon and Chilion both married local women. Naomi returned to her homeland accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. And they went to the country of Moab and remained there. That strongly suggests that she was still a Moabite at heart, still an idolater at heart. Now I should stop to say that I firmly believe in the sovereignty of God, that God is in absolute control of everything that takes place on this earth. Posted on September 7, 2005 By Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin |, Bar Mitzvah Keeping the Right Perspective, Bar and Bas Mitzvah A Special Celebration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah: A Re-enactment of Kabolas Hatorah, Shavuos and Bar Mitzvah: Causes For Celebration, Marital Partners Compatibility of Missions. % Now, Naomi urges both of her daughters-in-law to go back home to their own land21 and to their mothers homes22 and to find a new Moabite husband, so that they might have security.23 While God promised to bless all those who blessed Abraham and his offspring, Naomi told her daughters-in-law that to stay with her would be to share in the curse God had placed upon her.24 As the story of Ruth and Boaz unfolds, God promises are fulfilled, while Naomis warning and instructions are proven to be false. More tears are shed. (1) There is no clear link to a particular time, to a particular judge, or to a particular event recorded in the Book of Judges. Give a joyful shout and cry out, you who have not been in labor! How could any faithful Israelite encourage someone to return to their (false) god(s)? Both the Benjamites sin and their judgment are similar to what happened in Genesis 19. Such is not the case, my friend, and seeing her as some kind of heroine will distort our understanding of the message of this wonderful book. Elimelech died in Moab. Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. She was not a Jew, and she had not been raised by parents who taught her the law. Good News Translation 17 Wherever you die, I will die and there I will be buried. He deals out Justice, rejecting the bad and rewarding the good. 15 They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them, 16 on the day when God will judge the secrets of human hearts, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus (Romans 2:12-16, emphasis mine). Spouse. 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. He thought that he would be King. Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned to Beth-Lehem together with her daughter-in-law *Ruth (Ruth 1:13; 2:1, 3; 4:3, 9). There Ruth married *Boaz, one of Elimelech's relatives. The word redeem means to set free by paying a price. In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelechs property had either been sold or was under some kind of mortgage, and the rights to the land had passed to Ruths husband, Mahlon, when Elimelech died. The resolution to these irregularities is primarily exegetical. For I am too old to get married again. Much more common is the pattern in which a single character is introduced, his fathers and forefathers are fully described, and his story then related. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. SIDON (also Zidon ; Heb. But what she fails to see is that God is only increasing her problems to the level of human impossibility, so that He can demonstrate His power and grace through her weakness. He is slow to anger, and He does forgive sin. We assume that names of Biblical characters are not accidental but reflect their essense or memorialize pivotal events of their lives. I believe the opening words of A Tale of Two Cities go like this: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . Surely these words aptly describe Ruth in the period of the judges. It was my friend Dave Austin who reminded me of the danger of pragmatism from this text. If God has it in for Naomi, what woman in her right mind would want to be closely associated with her? ), matriarch of Israel, wife of *Jacob and the mother of *Joseph and Benjamin. We certainly are reminded of the sovereignty of God by our text, but unfortunately most of the emphasis on Gods sovereignty in chapter 1 comes from Naomi, and she is not seeing things as she should. Why do you call me Naomi, seeing that the Lord has opposed me, and the Sovereign One has caused me to suffer? 22 So Naomi returned, accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth, who came back with her from the region of Moab. In Judges 3, we read that the Israelites were subject to Eglon, king of Moab, for 18 years.8 Since the Moabites were not Canaanites, marriage to a Moabite was not strictly forbidden.9 Nevertheless, Moabites were not only regarded as aliens or foreigners, but also as second class citizens. Marriage to a Moabite was not something one did to gain status in Israel. There they made a new home and seemed to do well (the Bible does not give us many details) until Elimelech died. It must be, the Sages reasoned, that Elimelech misread his destiny. Bildungswesen. When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. They would be (or so it may have seemed to Naomi) a liability to her when she returned. Abraham put the seed at risk when he represented his wife Sarah as his sister, and she ended up (temporarily) in Pharaohs29 (and later Abimelechs)30 harem. Bearing children was to be done Gods way. 14 Again they wept loudly. My sense is that most of the residents of Bethlehem stayed in Bethlehem, rather than leaving to sojourn in a foreign country during the days of the famine. Some years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely Christian in a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. WebBecause of a severe famine in Judea, he emigrated to the land of Moab with his wife and his sons, Mahlon and Chilion. 2 0 obj A lion approached and he fought off the lion. The suffering of His people, whether for sins they have committed or for living righteously, is but the prelude to His glorious salvation. To do it any other way was to disobey God. Beware of well-meaning advice that is not rooted in Scripture and that is supportive of what you would really like to do, rather than what God commands us to do. Rabbi Shimon Ben Gamliel said: The ancestors who used the power of Divine Inspiration drew names out of (future) events; we who do not have access to Divine Inspiration, draw names from our forefathers (Genesis Rabbah 37,7)., What does the name Elimelech mean? In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. And so they did. (6) Most (if not all) of Naomis actions, attitudes, and advice were misguided and downright wrong. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. Ruth 4:9 You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. The focus is usually on one person and not on the group. In such a declared emergency, she reasoned, they must take extraordinary measures. 1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. 38 The younger daughter also gave birth to a son and named him Ben-Ammi. She was one who received Gods blessings because she blessed one of Abrahams offspring by remaining with her and committing to care for her.28 Ruth was a woman who committed herself for a lifetime, and she did so in spite of her national pride, her family affections, the example of her sister-in-law, and the urgings of her mother-in-law. Ruth becomes a true Israelite in spite of Naomis persistent encouragement to return to her Moabite roots. ; "God [or my God] is king"), the husband of *Naomi and father of Mahlon and *Chilion, from Beth-Lehem in Judah. Then you go and have sexual relations with him so we can preserve our family line through our father. 35 So they made their father drunk that night as well, and the younger one came and had sexual relations with him. There were no state registries or social security numbers and names served a much more fluid purpose than they do today. Instead, it was God who demonstrated His sovereignty by bringing about the chain of events that culminated in the establishment of monarchy in Israel. This suggests that the Narrator was not happy with him, for when God approves of a journey, it, the participants, their families, and even their livestock are described in loving detail (See Ezra 2, 66-67, after commentary Nachalat Yosef). It provides us with a look at the life of the common person in Israel When I realized this, I blurted out, What a witch!, much to the surprise of the rest of the class. The Moabites were the result of the initiative and immorality of Lots oldest daughter. 6 So she decided to return home from the region of Moab, accompanied by her daughters-in-law, because while she was living in Moab she had heard that the Lord had shown concern for his people, reversing the famine by providing abundant crops. In her second effort, Naomi insists that her daughters-in-law must not return with her because it would only cause them to endure some of her affliction (verse 13). Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. Be careful not to jump to conclusions. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? Thus, we cannot say with certainty that the story of Ruth occurs late in the period of the judges, though this seems likely. 32 Come, lets make our father drunk with wine so we can have sexual relations with him and preserve our family line through our father. 33 So that night they made their father drunk with wine, and the older daughter came and had sexual relations with her father. Who was Elimelech? What could have led them to this interpretation? His name was Nate Mirza. The mans name was Elimelech. God had just destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of their great sin. 4 The LORD said to Moses, Arrest all the leaders of the people, and hang them up before the LORD in broad daylight, so that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel. 5 So Moses said to the judges of Israel, Each of you must execute those of his men who were joined to Baal-peor (Numbers 25:1-5). Even if I thought that there was hope that I could get married tonight and conceive sons, 13 surely you would not want to wait until they were old enough to marry! Naomis second effort13 will be less subtle and more pointed and forceful. The oldest daughter went first, bearing a son whom she named Moab. We shall see more about this in chapter 3. Im an Assyrian not a Syrian. The security in the home of a new husband referred to earlier is now spelled out in plainer terms. endobj 5 Then Naomis two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. God has chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. But here is where the similarity ends. , ' eylam; Elamite halhatamti; Akk. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. And in good covenant form, she pronounced a curse upon herself if she did otherwise. Cholim Prayers for Those in Need, Make a Donation Copyright Torah.org Project Genesis. Ruth 1:3 Commentaries: Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. 1:1-5 Elimelech's care to provide for his family, was not to be blamed; but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. She gave them very pragmatic counsel, based upon what could be seen, rather than on Gods Word and the principle of faith. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, Ruth: A Story of Redemption -- A Study of the Book of Ruth. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. When the years of famine came he said, Now all of them will come to my door post, each one with his begging cup in his hand. In the dark shadows of the days of the judges, we find two individuals whose lives are truly lights in the darkness. Humanly speaking, staying with Naomi does not offer much promise of a good life for these Moabite widows. Beth-lehem-judahso called to distinguish it from a town of the same name in Zebulun. Part of the story about Naomi plays there, and another part in Bethlehem. Naomi did not doubt the existence of God nor did she doubt His power. My problem with the text in Romans 2 was that I couldnt think of an example of what Paul was saying. You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. stream They need new or different husbands to marry and to bear children. This was a violation of the Mosaic law (De 7:3; 23:3; Ezr 9:2; Ne 13:23); and Jewish writers say that the early deaths of both the young men were divine judgments inflicted on them for those unlawful connections. Then she firmly stated her commitment to Naomi, to Israel, and to Israels God as a covenant. Many years later, the Israelites were camped on the plains of Moab, across the Jordan River from Jericho, poised to enter the Promised Land. (Ruth 1:1-22)2. He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. Naomis first attempt is described in verses 8-10. 21 I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. Each of you should return to your mothers home! We know that this backfired because Balaam could not curse those whom God had blessed.5 When this approach did not work, Balaam counseled Balak how to harm Israel in a very different way by having the Moabite women seduce the Israelite men.6 One might easily infer from this that the Moabites, like the Canaanites, were a sexually immoral people (in a way that tempted the Israelites). It purposefully draws our attention to it, for it first tells us that a man went out and then tells us that the name of the man was Elimelech. The contrast between Ruth and Naomi. She would have been very much at home in our Postmodern world. 14 For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things required by the law, these who do not have the law are a law to themselves. This she must do by faith. Submit your piece for review, and if approved we will publish it on our site as Community Contributions., Change Your Subscription Pay attention to do everything I have told you, and do not even mention the names of other gods do not let them be heard on your lips (Exodus 23:13). This is completely secular thinking. Lots daughters, the Israelites (on behalf of the Benjamites), and Naomi are inclined to resort to a pragmatic solution, rather than one that is faith-based and rooted in principle. "Elimelech Clearly as quite young men. Many, including me, are troubled by the times in which we live, but this is no excuse for ungodly behavior. 20 Yet the children born during your time of bereavement will say within your hearing. How did Elimelechs sons die in the Bible? 16 The expression, the Sovereign One (rendered the Almighty by most translations) is the term Shaddai. Ruth 2:1 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. He went first from Israel, the land of the living, and led them thence, and so he now goeth out of The chapter ends with the authors assessment of where things stand, with a hint of what lies ahead. The woman was left of her two sons and her husband , The Lord had visited his people in giving them bread . EphrathitesThe ancient name of Beth-lehem was Ephrath (Ge 35:19; 48:7), which was continued after the occupation of the land by the Hebrews, even down to the time of the prophet Micah (Mic 5:2). Apparently Elimelech abandoned his people because they scorned their leaders. We find Ruth contrasted with Orpah, and then with Naomi. Ruth would have none of this foolish talk, and she made this abundantly clear to her mother-in-law. March 11, 1787 Leajsk, Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. There her husband died, and her sons married Moabite women named Ruth and Orpah. The barley harvest will play a significant role in moving this story forward in the next two chapters. Her faith and obedience was known by all. In Job and in Ruth, this term seems to underscore Gods power, but in the context of suffering and adversity. I am reminded of Satans strategy in the Garden of Eden. But Ruth refuses to abandon Naomi and clings to her tightly. Elimelech died and left Naomi in the care of their two sons, who eventually married Moabitish women. Naomi was married to Elimelech and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. In fact, my study for this sermon has caused me to think of Naomi in even less flattering terms. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. The subject was the Book of Ruth. They did not seem to live by it, so why would they consider it important to teach it to a Moabite? The son of the oldest daughter was named Moab; the son of the younger daughter was named Ammon. The crises of life are Gods pop quizzes, times when He puts our faith to the test, times when He gives us an opportunity to put our faith on display. WebWhen a severe famine struck Israel, Elimelech took his wife Naomi and their two sons across the Jordan and south to the land of Moab, in the hope of finding a living there. Sixth, Elimelechs family left God. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah went to live as a resident foreigner in the region of Moab, along with his wife and two sons. 1When Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to commit sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab. May the Lord punish me severely if I do not keep my promise! This is the origin of the Moabites and the Ammonites. He arose and fled from them (Ruth Rabbah 1, 4). Apparently he was willing to help only if he wears the mantly of authority. 4 0 obj 4 So her sons married Moabite women. Perhaps he was not even fully aware of this failing but God was. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. Naomi tended to focus only on herself, on her lack of sons to give in marriage, and on her lack of a child to carry on the family line. Lot and his two daughters are now living in a cave. His counsel (even though it effectively called God a liar) was given as though it were in her best interest. Can one, on the other hand, forgive and excuse his deficiencies and the damage that they bring about? They entered the region of Moab and settled there. God loves to show mercy and compassion. The contrast between Naomi and Ruth is very clear when the two womens words and actions are viewed from the vantage point of the Abrahamic Covenant. 14 For those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. (7) Naomi does appear to have one thing right humanly speaking, Naomis chances of perpetuating her husbands line are between slim and none. Stated in the words of the author of Judges, every man (and woman) was doing what was right in their own eyes. Here is a woman who is not walking by faith, but by sight, who is not living according to the law, but in disregard for it. Many are the times when friends counsel others to act in their own best interests, and all too seldom do they point their friends to the difficult principles and commands of Scripture. We, who are not certain of our genealogies, derive names from our forefathers. <>>> People of faith in God often stand out in times of crisis, so let us live by the principles of Scripture, rather than by pragmatism. To him be glory forever! Elimelech appears to have been a man of faith who did not or could not be fully faithful. We must be aware that they taught in riddles and parables (Proverbs 1, 2) and that our task is extract and restate their message in the conceptual language that we use today. Now it's ironic that he left Bethlehem because he was afraid he couldn't survive there, yet he went over into Moab and died anyway. than the children of the married woman, says the Lord. WebBoaz is a preeminent example of selflessness, willing to risk the loss of his own name so that he could make sure that the name and line of his relative Elimele Just being Jewish and knowing the Law of Moses isnt enough; one must also live by the law. She views God as harsh and uncaring, doling out affliction and trouble in a way that is completely unrelated to her attitudes and actions. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. There is really no evidence of faith (on Naomis part), either. Those who place too much emphasis on marriage and child bearing should listen well to these words of Scripture: 6 He bends down to look at the sky and the earth. Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. WebElimelech and his sons all died in Moab, leaving Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah widowed. Such people are in misery, and honestly, they make those around them miserable as well. Jethro had seven daughters who served as his shepherdesses. The word redeem means to set free by paying a price. In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelechs property had In her thinking, God had stripped her of all hope by taking her husband and her sons in death, and by preventing their wives from bearing children. And thus there is no evidence of repentance on her part at this point in time. When it sees people coming, it immediately runs away. Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. One has to ponder the outcome of her decision. He stood and surrounded it with rebuilt walls from three directions. This, of course, is Naomis meaning. 12 For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. Douay-Rheims Bible And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons. His oldest daughter concluded that their father would die without an heir. How wrong she was! https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech One manifestation of Gods mercy, expressed through His sovereignty, is His providential working at times when there appears to be no hope. What a relief it is to leave Judges behind and come to the Book of Ruth! Retrieved February 22, 2023 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech. Died. I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. Serving the god(s) of Moab (or any others) was an abomination to God: You shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20:3). Lot and his family were spared, but his wife died (turned to salt) because she looked back. Ruth emphatically says No to Naomi, but with such wonderful words Naomi can hardly continue to stand in her way. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. We dont have a very good reputation in the Bible.. Encyclopaedia Judaica. 1 0 obj Can this be Naomi? they asked (verse 19). The best thing for Orpah and Ruth to do was to return to their people and their gods, Naomi concluded. After only ten years in Moab, Elimelechs sons also died. Ruth and Naomi are very different people. I remember responding to Nate, Neither do the rest of us. Well, if this is true of us, it is certainly true of the Moabites. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. The first chapter of Ruth is very important because our appraisal of Ruth, Naomi, and (soon) Boaz in the first chapters of Ruth will greatly shape our understanding of the rest of the book. If Elimelech, Naomi, Mahlon, and Kilion suffered because of their sins, they deserved it. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. In Naomis mind, it probably was in their best interest, but it also appeared to benefit her. The closing chapters of the Book of Judges contain some of the most gruesome accounts in all of the Bible homosexual Benjamites want to rape a guest in their city; a woman is brutally gang raped by these same men; her husband seems more than willing to sacrifice her to save his life, and then he chops her dead body into twelve pieces which he delivers to every part of Israel. Judah (through whom the messianic line would be traced) kept his third son from a Levirate marriage with the first sons widow, and then had sex with a woman he thought was a cult prostitute.31 God not only preserved the messianic line, He was faithful to fulfill His (Abrahamic) covenant32 with Abraham. I can imagine how it alarmed and frightened Naomi when Elimelech died while they were sojourning in Moab. The all-powerful God was making Naomis life miserable, so she thought and said. 35 Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him? And she was honored to be a part of the messianic line.34. Dagn ), the Syrian and Canaanite god of seed, vegetation, and crops. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned Do clownfish have a skeleton or exoskeleton. WebThe Bible Exposition Commentary: The meaning of redemption. She has chosen to permanently leave her homeland and family and to embrace Israel, the Israelites, and Israels God as her own, forever. Amen (Romans 11:33-36). named after him.) In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. This time it is Orpah who kisses Naomi goodbye. Take note of the fact that Ruths covenant is not a short-term commitment; it is a lifetime commitment. The Messianic seed was often put at risk in the Old Testament. Moab is where Elimelech died. WebRuth 1:2. Without a doubt, this is the most amazing and distressing thing Naomi has said so far. The book of Ruth opens with a presentation of several characters. Anyone anywhere in the world with an Internet connection will be able to use and print out the NET Bible without cost for personal study. There is no reason for you to return to Judah with me! Ruth was determined to serve and care for her mother-in-law; Orpah chose to look out for herself. Elimelech Weisblum 1717 Tykocin, Kingdom of Poland. 3 When Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel. Web- And Elimelech Naomi's husband died. Webelimelech Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. (8) All of this leads me to conclude that Naomi is not an example of faith, but an excellent example of Israels poor spiritual health. Obviously, Naomi had changed. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. When kings ruled, My God is King, denoted not only spiritual but also political power. In addition, why would a private individual carry a name that signifies royalty. He is the ancestor of the Ammonites of today (Genesis 19:30-38, emphasis mine). Dagon Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. Naomis people (Israel) would be her people, and Naomis God would be her God. It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. W. Moran, The Amarna Letters (1992), 326; W. Watson and N. Wyatt (eds. Who were Naomis daughter in laws? 34 So in the morning the older daughter said to the younger, Since I had sexual relations with my father last night, lets make him drunk again tonight. This is entirely consistent with Old Testament history and with the warnings recorded in Leviticus 26:18-20 and Deuteronomy 28:23-24. A few years later, king Saul will offer the sacrifices, even though he was instructed to wait for Samuel, all because Saul felt this was a crisis that justified setting aside obedience in faith to Gods Word.27. endobj Here the name reflects the mans essence.The name of one was Peleg, for in his days, the entire world became divided (ni-peleg-a) (Geneis 10,25) This name was was given for Dispersion (after the Tower of Babel) that occurred during Pelegs lifetime. There may have been others who traveled to Moab with Elimelech and his family, but the author does not make a point of telling this to his readers. Even if she were able to bear children, it would be unreasonable for these two widows to wait 20 years for replacement husbands. No, in Naomis mind there was no good reason to remain with her as she returned to her homeland. Not even death would separate them. We know of Abimelech, son of the leader Gideon and Abimelech, the King of Gerar. 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