In moving to Moab, Naomi left the Lord to some extent and for some years. Id like to deal with our text by calling your attention to the contrasts the author has highlighted in the first chapter of Ruth. I think I understand generally what Paul is saying here, based upon the promise in Jeremiah: 33 But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land, says the Lord. Surely you would not remain unmarried all that time! WebBecause of a severe famine in Judea, he emigrated to the land of Moab with his wife and his sons, Mahlon and Chilion. 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. Naomis people (Israel) would be her people, and Naomis God would be her God. His name was Nate Mirza. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. She urged her daughters-in-law to return to their mothers home, with the expectation that the LORD would bless them with security in a marriage to a new12 Moabite husband. Some years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely Christian in a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. I hate to say this, but after being involved in ministry for many years, I would have to say that some of the worst counsel I have ever heard has come from well-meaning Christians. She then kissed both of them, a very clear signal of dismissal. Naomi thought of Gods blessings in terms of having food and a family. In this emergency, she was proposing an unconventional solution to their problem. There is literally a gap between the man and what he called himself. Here is a story that not only warms our hearts, it encourages our faith by unveiling the providential hand of God in bringing salvation and blessing during one of the darkest periods in history. 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. Not long afterward he died, and his two sons married Moabite (February 22, 2023). Such early setting out of the players is quite unusual in Biblical writing. (9) What we know (and Naomi does not) is that God is about to do a wonderful thing for her, solely on the basis of His grace. The subject was the Book of Ruth. As we explained in the introduction, the restoration of Elimelechs seed by Boaz through Levirite marriage to Ruth, constitutes the first redemptive cycle of the book; in this lies the importance of early introduction of Ruths former husband, brother-in-law and their father. 2 These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods. The focus is usually on one person and not on the group. 1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. 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. In Job and in Ruth, this term seems to underscore Gods power, but in the context of suffering and adversity. Ezekiel (10, 3) castigates the leaders of Israel as being foxes in the ruins. You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. The men in the family die, leaving Naomi alone with her two daughters-in- law, Ruth and Orpah. Many tears were shed, but in the end both women refused to leave Naomi and return to their mothers home. Dagn ), the Syrian and Canaanite god of seed, vegetation, and crops. Web(5) And they died. Just being Jewish and knowing the Law of Moses isnt enough; one must also live by the law. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? 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. How could Naomi point them in the wrong direction? Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. WebRuth 1:2. When he saw that his generation scorned great men, he said, Surely I shall go from here so that I will not be caught among them (Zohar Chodosh 77a). Perhaps he was not even fully aware of this failing but God was. Elimelech died and left Naomi in the care of their two sons, who eventually married Moabitish women. They entered the region of Moab and settled there. Ephrathites of Beth-lehem-judah Bethlehem was otherwise called Ephratha. Judah married a Canaanite woman, and two of his sons died because of their sin. "Elimelech They rejected him as they rejected others. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. What could have led them to this interpretation? 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. It says in verse three that Elimelech died in Moab. She persuaded her younger sister to help her get him drunk, and then for both of them to sleep with him to produce offspring for him. This story can be found in the book of Ruth. 2 (Now the mans name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. Elimelech was one of the great men and authorities in Israel. 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. It is not for us to say how far those are right who see in the death of Elimelech and his sons Gods punishment for the disregard of His But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up. Part of the story about Naomi plays there, and another part in Bethlehem. 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). One would have to begin by saying that these two women have a fair bit in common. Elimelech died, whereupon Mahlon and Chilion both married local women. and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband; deprived both of her husband and her sons, which was a great affliction, aggravated by her being in a strange country; many are the afflictions of the righteous. At this point in time, one would not think that Naomi would be at the top of the list in the hall of faith: 13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth. The more Naomi protests her miserable state, the more we are being prepared for a great work of God. Lot and his two daughters are now living in a cave. DAGON (Heb. Many years later, the Israelites were camped on the plains of Moab, across the Jordan River from Jericho, poised to enter the Promised Land. 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). 5 Then Naomis two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. Naomi signifies my amiable or pleasant one; Mahlon and Chilion signify sickness and consumption. There are those who attempt to guild the lily as they read the Book of Ruth, desperately seeking some basis for making a pious Israelite of Naomi. However, the date of retrieval is often important. 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. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. 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. What is A person who sells flower is called? (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. The name (Phoen. She has been convinced and turns back to her own country. Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. , ' eylam; Elamite halhatamti; Akk. He thought that he would be King. 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. His faithfulness to His people and to His covenant is at a time when His people are not faithful to Him and when they are living in disregard for His law. Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. Web1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. 19 So the two of them journeyed together until they arrived in Bethlehem. Bearing children was to be done Gods way. Naomis third appeal is to Ruth alone, based on Orpahs decision to return home. Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. Orpah seems to have no great spiritual interest in Israel or in the God of Israel. That is why some men and women will choose never to marry or to bear children. 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). 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. Finally, the description of Elimelech departure is frugal and bereft of detail. Ruth, out of love and loyalty to her mother-in-law, accompanied Naomi back to Bethlehem, while Orpah stayed in Moab. Elimelech Weisblum 1717 Tykocin, Kingdom of Poland. Who would want Naomi for a mother-in-law? Naomi was married to Elimelech and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech His counsel (even though it effectively called God a liar) was given as though it were in her best interest. Take note of the fact that Ruths covenant is not a short-term commitment; it is a lifetime commitment. You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. 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. The family lived in Bethlehem, a small city near Jerusalem. Mahlon married Ruth in Moab while Kilion married Ruth's sister Orpah. Clearly as quite young men. One has to ponder the outcome of her decision. 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). and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile, 9 He makes the barren woman of the family. JETHRO (Heb. "I Have Already Written of You Thrice:" Megilat Esther and the Eternal War with Amalek, Many Can Have "Urim" - Power; But Few Have "Tumim" Power. Dedicate an Article - As part of a small team, I organized a five-day congress (90 participants, budget 17,000), the largest yearly event of the association. Naomi"fair or pleasant"; and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, are supposed to be the same as Joash and Saraph (1Ch 4:22). He keeps loyal love; that is, He is a God who perseveres in His love, and thus He is a covenant-keeping God. where did these children come from? (Isaiah 49:20-21). She does not acknowledge sin on her part (and Elimelechs), and she does not seek to repent. <> 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. They were of the clan of Ephrath from Bethlehem in Judah.) 22 Feb. 2023 . Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. 15 The translations differ here. Her commitment is not just to Naomi; it is a lifetime commitment to Israel and to her God. There is a paucity of clues but the first one is the Elimelechs name itself. 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). Each of you should return to your mothers home! Major Gift. as Ili-Milku, a variant of the name Milk-ilu, ruler of Gezer. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? And his little boys died too. A famine plagued Israel in the days of the judges. Naomi is not at all like Ruth or Boaz; she is, in fact, a backdrop against which Ruth and Boaz are contrasted. Moabs hostility and opposition to Israel continued on into the period of the Judges. 14 In her first attempt, Naomi issues a parting blessing, punctuated by a farewell kiss (verse 9). 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. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.) 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. 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. In our text (as in Judges and everywhere else in Scripture), man looks bad, very bad, and God looks good, very good. She had to leave her family, her homeland, and her gods and go to the place of Gods blessing. The same is true for Naomi. , ), Phoenician port, N. of Tyre in Lebanon. We should learn from Naomi that if barrenness is ones earthly fate, our heavenly fate is vastly different. For the Lord is afflicting me!. Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. What Naomi does mention pertains to marriage and child bearing. He will do what he says he will do. Ruth rejected Naomis appeal to leave her and go back to Moab, choosing instead to believe and behave like a true Israelite. 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. The story in the book tells that Naomi plans to They were both Moabite women, close to the same age. She had given up all hope. 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). His oldest daughter concluded that their father would die without an heir. My problem with the text in Romans 2 was that I couldnt think of an example of what Paul was saying. You need to get right with God. To him be glory forever! Therefore, its best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publications requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html. The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. Having started off on a rather negative note, let me hasten to say that the Book of Ruth is a breath of fresh air for those of us who have just come from the Book of Judges. 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. 3 When Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel. % 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. Copy. It is no wonder that Naomi speaks to her daughters-in-law about husbands, marriage, and children, because this is what is on her mind. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. They would be a reminder that Naomis sons their husbands had not married Israelite wives. 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). How did Elimelech know that strict justice was (loose) in the world? 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). The only hope Naomi sees for Orpah and Ruth is the hope of finding a Moabite husband and bearing children. Word had reached Naomi in Moab that God had visited His people by ending the famine and providing abundant crops back in Israel. Dagon ), Handbook of Ugaritic Studies (1999), index, 841. The genealogy provided in chapter 4 would incline us to believe that the events of Ruth took place later rather than sooner in the period of the judges, because Ruth is the great grandmother of David.17 But other than this, there do not appear to be any direct links to events or persons in the Book of Judges. Ruth 4:9 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. 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. Not even death would separate them. HADAD , an early Semitic god, first appears in texts written in the Old Akkadian dialect and in Eblaite (third millennium). 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. In the dark shadows of the days of the judges, we find two individuals whose lives are truly lights in the darkness. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. The Messianic seed was often put at risk in the Old Testament. This is the edited manuscript of Lesson 1 in the series, Ruth: A Story of Redemption, prepared by Robert L. Deffinbaugh on January 10, 2010. Thus, we cannot say with certainty that the story of Ruth occurs late in the period of the judges, though this seems likely. The mans name was Elimelech. <>>> Lot and his family were spared, but his wife died (turned to salt) because she looked back. Naomi doesnt mention that these women would likely not find an Israelite husband. 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 (Ruth 1:1-22)2. 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. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:13-16). named after him.) This is exactly what Boaz commended Ruth for doing: 10 Ruth knelt before him with her forehead to the ground and said to him, Why are you so kind and so attentive to me, even though I am a foreigner? 11 Boaz replied to her, I have been given a full report of all that you have done for your mother-in-law following the death of your husband how you left your father and your mother, as well as your homeland, and came to live among people you did not know previously. 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). ELIMELECH (Heb. These are the times of darkness when godliness should shine forth as a brilliant light. 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. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. She gave them very pragmatic counsel, based upon what could be seen, rather than on Gods Word and the principle of faith. This is completely secular thinking. . The barley harvest will play a significant role in moving this story forward in the next two chapters. This is the origin of the Moabites and the Ammonites. God sees things not as we see them. In the past, Naomi was always portrayed in a somewhat flattering way. I can imagine how it alarmed and frightened Naomi when Elimelech died while they were sojourning in Moab. Such are the products of our pleasant things, weak and infirm, fading and dying. 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. In Judges 19-21, we find a similar situation. Can one, on the other hand, forgive and excuse his deficiencies and the damage that they bring about? The Bible did not say how this happened, but the household was now comprised of three widows. Ruth was determined to serve and care for her mother-in-law; Orpah chose to look out for herself. (2) There is no indication that other Israelites from Bethlehem (or elsewhere in Israel) accompanied Elimelech and his family to Moab. Ruth and Naomi are very different people. And so this older daughter persuaded her younger sister that both of them needed to get their father drunk, and then each should lie with him, so that they might produce offspring for their father. From Ruth 4:13, one might infer that God prevented both Orpah and Ruth from bearing children to their husbands. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, Ruth: A Story of Redemption -- A Study of the Book of Ruth. Leaving His land, His people, His office-bearers, His worship and His day is leaving God. It is not Naomis belief in the sovereignty of God that troubles me as much as how she applies it. WebElimelech was a member of the tribe of Judah, a native of Bethlehem Judah, a man of wealth and probably head of a family or clan ( Ruth 1:2,3; 2:1,3 ). Another label for pragmatism is doing what seems right in our own eyes. That was the spirit of the age during the days of the judges. May the Lord punish me severely if I do not keep my promise! WebThe Bible Exposition Commentary: The meaning of redemption. 36 In this way both of Lots daughters became pregnant by their father. This she must do by faith. endobj And when both her sons died without bearing children, her situation seemed impossible. Webwas Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and ChilionEphrathites of Bethlehem, Judah. Orpah and Ruth were committed to returning to Israel with their mother-in-law. It follows, therefore, that these characters must be important in setting the theme of the book. 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. My impression is that Naomi had changed not only in her appearance (she may not have aged well in Moab), but also in spirit. 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. It would also seem that Naomis barrenness was divinely imposed.18, (5) Moab was not the place of Gods promised blessings; Israel was.19. ; "God [or my God] is king"), the husband of *Naomi and father of Mahlon and *Chilion, from Beth-Lehem in Judah. See also: More about the Book of Ruth. Thankfully, she later confessed and returned to Israel. 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. Apparently Elimelech abandoned his people because they scorned their leaders. The term she used to refer to Him Shaddai was a term that emphasized Gods great power. Ruths spiritual journey is similar to that of Abraham. And yet as the story of Ruth unfolded this time, it suddenly became obvious to me that Naomi was no role model. How did Elimelechs sons die in the Bible? The son of the oldest daughter was named Moab; the son of the younger daughter was named Ammon. Submit your piece for review, and if approved we will publish it on our site as Community Contributions., Change Your Subscription <> It had been at least ten years since Naomi and her family had left them. 17 See Ruth 4:17, 21-22. We are not told how wide-spread it was, but we do know that it affected Bethlehem (which ironically means house of bread). 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