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Ruth 1:3

Ruth 1:3
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died,.... According to Josephus (x), after he had dwelt in the land ten years, and had…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Elimelech - died - Probably a short time after his arrival in Moab.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 1:1-5

The first words give all the date we have of this story. It was in the days when the judges ruled (Rut 1:1), not in…

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