We should notice that it was not until after Elimelechs death that they married. (3) One gets the impression that those who remained in Bethlehem fared reasonably well during the famine; certainly better than Naomi and her family did. ; Akkad. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, Ruth: A Story of Redemption -- A Study of the Book of Ruth. The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. Mahlon chose a young woman named Ruth, but he also died shortly thereafter. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. The usual pattern is the reverse; first, we are told a mans name and familial antecedents and only then are his actions described. Clearly as quite young men. Ruth and Orpah did not bear Jewish children, too. Ruth has an uncanny grasp of Israels religion and has chosen to embrace it as her own. While they were in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi and 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. And the removal ended in the wasting of his family. in 1971. https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech This makes perfect sense when we consider that Biblical individuals were called by several different names over their lifetimes and that names were given in remembrance of major events. There they made a new home and seemed to do well (the Bible does not give us many details) until Elimelech died. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. How could Naomi encourage Ruth (and, by inference, Orpah) to return to their god(s), when doing so would condemn them eternally? There is really no evidence of faith (on Naomis part), either. Mahlon married Ruth in Moab while Kilion married Ruth's sister Orpah. Ruth rejected Naomis appeal to leave her and go back to Moab, choosing instead to believe and behave like a true Israelite. When a famine came to the area When it sees people coming, it immediately runs away. To do it any other way was to disobey God. And his little boys died too. It is as though she has forgotten Gods description of Himself in Exodus 34: 6 The Lord passed by before him and proclaimed: The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, 7 keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. 17 See Ruth 4:17, 21-22. 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. 20 Yet the children born during your time of bereavement will say within your hearing. Dagon This is a text that has always puzzled me. Give a joyful shout and cry out, you who have not been in labor! Finally, the description of Elimelech departure is frugal and bereft of detail. They would be a reminder that Elimelech and Naomi had left Bethlehem when the going got tough. I am reminded of Satans strategy in the Garden of Eden. She would have been very much at home in our Postmodern world. Good News Translation WebBecause of a severe famine in Judea, he emigrated to the land of Moab with his wife and his sons, Mahlon and Chilion. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. They arrived, in fact, just in time for the barley harvest. The more Naomi protests her miserable state, the more we are being prepared for a great work of God. But here is where the similarity ends. Sixth, Elimelechs family left God. Probably they were sickly children, and not likely to be long-lived. The second clue that this name is meant to be interpreted is how the verse presents it. Major Gift. And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. Would man who truly believes that His God is King abandon his people at the time of famine? Moab is where Elimelech died. Text Copyright Such early setting out of the players is quite unusual in Biblical writing. And she was honored to be a part of the messianic line.34. The name (Phoen. Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. 35 Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him? endobj 19 So the two of them journeyed together until they arrived in Bethlehem. More tears are shed. In the dark shadows of the days of the judges, we find two individuals whose lives are truly lights in the darkness. Her boys ended up choosing Moabite women to marry and these women became part of Naomis family. iddunnu) comes from the root , Hadad He is the ancestor of the Ammonites of today (Genesis 19:30-38, emphasis mine). 17 Wherever you die, I will die and there I will be buried. The only hope Naomi sees for Orpah and Ruth is the hope of finding a Moabite husband and bearing children. Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. There Ruth married *Boaz, one of Elimelech's relatives. , Akk. A space remained that he did not manage to rebuild. He was right in that Kingship was destined to come from his progeny; yet he was also grievously wrong for he himself was not fitting to become king of Israel. The same is true for Naomi. 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. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? The tale begins not in Israel or Judah but in Moab, where the Israelite Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, and her two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, went during a famine in Judah. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. . Leaving His land, His people, His office-bearers, His worship and His day is leaving God. name of Lot's elder daughter's son and the people and land are 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. We assume that names of Biblical characters are not accidental but reflect their essense or memorialize pivotal events of their lives. And so they, like Lots daughters (the oldest one in particular), devised a scheme whereby the line would be preserved, albeit apart from faith and obedience to Gods Word. Like a faithful shepherd whose corral- fence fell as darkness approached. Naomis first attempt is described in verses 8-10. Naomi was married to Elimelech and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. She has no husband to father sons, and she is too old to bear children anyway. At the very times when outward appearances look to us as though God is against us, God is at work behind the scenes for us. We should note several things about Naomis third attempt to persuade Ruth to join Orpah as she returned to Moab in verse 15. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. In Naomis mind, it probably was in their best interest, but it also appeared to benefit her. 3 Sometime later Naomis husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone. All rights reserved. Had you done so, you would have been able to even withstand Gods anger (Petichta Ruth Rabbah 5). This, of course, is Naomis meaning. My problem with the text in Romans 2 was that I couldnt think of an example of what Paul was saying. 20 It could well be that Orpah had much to say, but the author did not wish to focus on her as she is not the heroine of this story. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. T -6d$zA ^C(D`Ed8 BR. Her faith and obedience was known by all. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. God is always at his work. Naomis third appeal is to Ruth alone, based on Orpahs decision to return home. WebThe Bible Exposition Commentary: The meaning of redemption. What is A person who sells flower is called? His name was Nate Mirza. It was a bad start, and sadly things didnt get any better over time. (4) While the author does not make a point of it, it seems reasonable to assume that the famine (as well as the deaths of Elimelech and his two sons) was a manifestation of divine discipline. Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. Call me Mara because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly. There is no reason for you to return to Judah with me! But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up. What a relief it is to leave Judges behind and come to the Book of Ruth! 2 Kings 4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. Submit your piece for review, and if approved we will publish it on our site as Community Contributions., Change Your Subscription 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. Web1290 BC Elimelech dies, likely stricken by God for abandoning his inheritance, allowing his two sons to marry Moabites and not joining the battle against Benjamin in Judges 20. 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. Create a Memorial There were no men nearby to marry, she reasoned, so there was no conventional way25 for them to bear children and thus to preserve their fathers line. 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 her mind, this was the normal, the customary, way to produce offspring. And one of these two Ruth is a Moabite, not an Israelite. They would be (or so it may have seemed to Naomi) a liability to her when she returned. 15 In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. I pray that you, like Ruth, have forsaken all confidence in yourself and have cast yourself upon the one true God for salvation. It certainly would be safer for the two women to travel together, but it is Orpah who will travel alone, not Ruth. Ruth emphatically says No to Naomi, but with such wonderful words Naomi can hardly continue to stand in her way. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her. Copyright Torah.org Project Genesis. WebChoices bring consequences, and Elimelech's wrong choices brought death. 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. There is literally a gap between the man and what he called himself. 3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your children will conquer nations and will resettle desolate cities (Isaiah 54:1-3). Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. The wonder is that God remained faithful to those who so easily abandoned Him. The contrast between Ruth and Naomi. He arose and fled from them (Ruth Rabbah 1, 4). Apparently he was willing to help only if he wears the mantly of authority. When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. In our text, Naomis conversation with her daughters-in-law is couched in language that gives the appearance that she is encouraging them to return to their families and their land because this would be in their best interest. While in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving his wife with their two sons (verse 3). The sons married Moabite women, which was something else God wanted His people to avoid. However, God ended up blessing Elimelechs family anyway, although not through his sons. God instead chose to work through Naomi and one of her Moabite daughters-in-law, Ruth. In addition, why would a private individual carry a name that signifies royalty. Be careful not to jump to conclusions. Naomi adds one final argument in favor of Orpah and Ruth returning home to Moab. 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. The focus is usually on one person and not on the group. What a mighty, magnificent, merciful, awesome God we serve! These are the times of darkness when godliness should shine forth as a brilliant light. No details, however, are given, as, on the one hand, no blame is attached to the conduct Naomi seems to be encouraging Ruth to accompany Orpah as she returns home. A lion approached and he fought off the lion. In her third attempt, she orders Ruth to follow her sister-in-law back home. Both were related to Naomi in the same way. 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. That is why some men and women will choose never to marry or to bear children. From these events, we can easily see that the Moabites were no friend to Israel. It had been at least ten years since Naomi and her family had left them. Lot fled with his daughters and was living in a cave. than the children of the married woman, says the Lord. Naomi heard that the famine in Judah had ended and food was now available in Bethlehem ( Ruth 1:6 ), so she determined to return. The all-powerful God was making Naomis life miserable, so she thought and said. 1 0 obj See also: More about the Book of Ruth. WebElimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons. 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. To walk in the steps of Abraham, one like Ruth would need to: (1) leave her relatives; (2) leave her homeland; and, (3) trust God to bless her as she sought to bless her mother-in-law. We need to bear in mind that what is at stake here is the Messianic line, the line which will ultimately bring forth Messiah. No wonder Naomi finally ceased trying to convince her to turn back (verse 18). She was not a Jew, and she had not been raised by parents who taught her the law. That person is a true Jew at heart. Neither does she mention the mistreatment they would likely receive because Moab is Israels enemy, but they could probably read between the lines. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend (Isaiah 55:8-11). If her daughters-in-law could snag a good (Moabite) husband, bear some children, and have a bountiful harvest they were indeed blessed, at least as Naomi viewed it. Naomi also made it clear that this was because (in her mind) God had dealt harshly with her.16 Naomi measured Gods blessing only in terms of food and of family. God has chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. But Ruth refuses to abandon Naomi and clings to her tightly. No wonder God forbade Moabites from entering the assembly to the tenth generation.7. The ancestors, since they knew their genealogies, would derive names from events. The women of the village said, Can this be Naomi? 20 But she replied to them, Dont call me Naomi! ). Instead, it was God who demonstrated His sovereignty by bringing about the chain of events that culminated in the establishment of monarchy in Israel. The more Naomi moans on about how bad things are for her, and how hopeless it would be for Orpah or Ruth to stay with her, the more we see the mighty hand of God working all things for the good of His people, as well as for His glory. Thankfully, she later confessed and returned to Israel. 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. In fact, my study for this sermon has caused me to think of Naomi in even less flattering terms. Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. Orpah succumbed to Naomis reasoning and chose to pursue what appeared to be in her best interest. as Ili-Milku, a variant of the name Milk-ilu, ruler of Gezer. Elimelech was severely punished for his failings but the good within him was preserved and rewarded and he became the progenitor of the Royal line. 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? 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. It was my friend Dave Austin who reminded me of the danger of pragmatism from this text. There is a paucity of clues but the first one is the Elimelechs name itself. One has to ponder the outcome of her decision. 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. 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. Shouldnt Ruth follow her lead? Encyclopaedia Judaica. 12 The word new is not in the original text. She had given up all hope. Now it is true that Machlon, Kilyon, and Elimelech pass quickly from the scene and Orpah follows them soon thereafter. Jethro had seven daughters who served as his shepherdesses. We find Ruth contrasted with Orpah, and then with Naomi. And when both her sons died without bearing children, her situation seemed impossible. Her commitment is not just to Naomi; it is a lifetime commitment to Israel and to her God. We, too, live in very pragmatic times, and those who live by principle especially the principles of Gods Word are few and far between. In moving to Moab, Naomi left the Lord to some extent and for some years. Think of it: Naomi and her husband leave the land where God promised to bless them. You, leaders, did not stand among the ruins like Moses did. Can one, on the other hand, forgive and excuse his deficiencies and the damage that they bring about? Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. We know of Abimelech, son of the leader Gideon and Abimelech, the King of Gerar. It must have been on Naomis watch that these two sons married their Moabite wives Orpah and Ruth. Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). Judaism. He deals out Justice, rejecting the bad and rewarding the good. 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. Elimelech was severely punished for his failings but the good within him was preserved and rewarded and he became the progenitor of the Royal line. Who would carry on his line? If I have counted correctly, the term is used 48 times in the Old Testament; 9 times in the Pentateuch, 2 times in Ruth, 2 times in the Psalms, 1 time in Isaiah, 2 times in Ezekiel, 1 time in Joel, and 31 times in Job. God had just destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of their great sin. Web(5) And they died. When a famine came to the area around Bethlehem, Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab (Moab was the name of Lot's elder Copy. 9 May the Lord enable each of you to find security in the home of a new husband! Then she kissed them goodbye and they wept loudly. Conversely, one who is not a Jew and isnt instructed by the Law may have the law written on his (her) heart, and thus do the things the law requires. ; "God [or my God] is king"), the husband of *Naomi and father of Mahlon and *Chilion, from Beth-Lehem in Judah. 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). 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. Look with me at these words from Genesis 19, taking up just after the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Lots escape, along with his daughters: 30 Lot went up from Zoar with his two daughters and settled in the mountains because he was afraid to live in Zoar. Other translations have another another husband. I can imagine how it alarmed and frightened Naomi when Elimelech died while they were sojourning in Moab. For example: And he called his name Noach, meaning to say, This one will give us comfort (e-noach-meinu) (Genesis 5, 29). She would go where Naomi went and live where she lived. Not only is Naomi unable to provide these women with husbands (and thus with children), God is also dealing harshly with her. She was full when she had a husband and two sons; now she was empty, for all she had was Ruth. Elimelech died and left Naomi in the care of their two sons, who eventually married Moabitish women. The Encyclopaedia Judaica. Amen (Romans 11:33-36). When Naomi returns to Bethlehem, she finds most of the residents of the city still living there, and judging by what we are told about Boaz, they appear to have done fairly well. The son of the oldest daughter was named Moab; the son of the younger daughter was named Ammon. And in good covenant form, she pronounced a curse upon herself if she did otherwise. Im an Assyrian not a Syrian. . He thought that he would be King. Follow your sister-in-law back home! (Ruth 1:15). The best thing for her to do was to return to Bethlehem and live out the rest of her days, dying empty (i.e., childless). Ruth becomes a true Israelite in spite of Naomis persistent encouragement to return to her Moabite roots. Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. 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! The oldest daughter (who will become the mother of Moab) saw their situation as impossible. Elimelech died in Moab. Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. Naomi was preoccupied with the here and now, rather than trusting in Gods covenant promises by faith. And yet as the story of Ruth unfolded this time, it suddenly became obvious to me that Naomi was no role model. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. It would do us well to review where the Moabites came from and how they related to Israel in the past. They entered the region of Moab and settled there. 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. 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. And Gideon said to them: I shall not rule over you and my son shall not rule over you, Hashem shall rule over you (Judges 8, 22). 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. They were both Moabite women, close to the same age. 2 (Now the mans name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. 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. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous before God, but those who do the law will be declared righteous. There is something particularly encouraging about our text. xkOF;GBYH6=3fn=3_]o{09j?]YNvflo'N_~iv4:8N.N";>5"!2M*bNH$!E/EA@e|h9!MSrj:3Y^&!:Xqw-8O?n#-"XY+;-ZN$ayCp}k _F+w +g du]yB2 (0#`2BYfeu(pV,!g\A:>ffY)Yr,gl}*>3|5g-a>F#oE|v0m7G;o}\B,=y"Z|GMogbAD[ J6tW8!jm4GIt\ul4yg2b>x|YH&-B(k7zk4%>5z$@Q8nK+ja4aAqTND&QqM @%(g]v/mnn-vTY2^JrxVNgl/'u:K-cdw>-xs_X0$%.$f#X2l| @n:c 0/#S=>k"ey4=^Gy^tb^ e 12 Go back home, my daughters! And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. 14 Again they wept loudly. 1 Copyright 2010 by Robert L. 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