name of Lot's elder daughter's son and the people and land are Naomi did not doubt the existence of God nor did she doubt His power. For I am too old to get married again. (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. Ruth rejected Naomis appeal to leave her and go back to Moab, choosing instead to believe and behave like a true Israelite. endobj Such are the products of our pleasant things, weak and infirm, fading and dying. God has chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. We, too, live in very pragmatic times, and those who live by principle especially the principles of Gods Word are few and far between. Elimelech died in Moab. But she concluded that God was using His power against her, rather than for her. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. 37 The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. Judaism. I will be their God and they will be my people (Jeremiah 31:33). Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. 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. Because he abandoned his people during a famine. Take note of the fact that Ruths covenant is not a short-term commitment; it is a lifetime commitment. The wonder is that God remained faithful to those who so easily abandoned Him. 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. In fact, my study for this sermon has caused me to think of Naomi in even less flattering terms. But when Ruth refused to return to her people and accompanied her to Bethlehem, Boaz entered the picture, a close relative, a possible redeemer. - In 2012, I became a member of juFORUM, a Germany-wide network of young scientists. Not even death would separate them. Elimelech of Lizhensk. 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). 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). He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. The contrast between Ruth and Orpah. Orpah and Ruth were committed to returning to Israel with their mother-in-law. The name itself is attested in the *El-Amarna letters of the 14th century b.c.e. That is precisely what Naomi did with Orpah and Ruth. 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. We are not told how wide-spread it was, but we do know that it affected Bethlehem (which ironically means house of bread). 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. You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. The Messianic seed was often put at risk in the Old Testament. All this is described in the Bible book of Ruth. 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. See also: More about the Book of Ruth. 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. 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. Naomi doesnt mention that these women would likely not find an Israelite husband. She had given up all hope. Naomi was now left without a husband, without sons, and without grandchildren. In Naomis mind, it probably was in their best interest, but it also appeared to benefit her. Thankfully, she later confessed and returned to Israel. as Ili-Milku, a variant of the name Milk-ilu, ruler of Gezer. 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. 16 The expression, the Sovereign One (rendered the Almighty by most translations) is the term Shaddai. Naomi is not at all like Ruth or Boaz; she is, in fact, a backdrop against which Ruth and Boaz are contrasted. And she was honored to be a part of the messianic line.34. Neither does she mention the mistreatment they would likely receive because Moab is Israels enemy, but they could probably read between the lines. As I was studying our text for this message, it occurred to me that the text which describes the origin of the Moabites in Genesis 19 is a key to understanding the story of Ruth, and especially Naomis role in this account. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. No, my daughters, you must not return with me. 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. 17 Wherever you die, I will die and there I will be buried. Her God is all powerful, but not merciful and gracious. And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. Ephrathites of Beth-lehem-judah Bethlehem was otherwise called Ephratha. It must be, the Sages reasoned, that Elimelech misread his destiny. There were no state registries or social security numbers and names served a much more fluid purpose than they do today. 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. Perhaps he was not even fully aware of this failing but God was. They would be (or so it may have seemed to Naomi) a liability to her when she returned. Mahlon chose a young woman named Ruth, but he also died shortly thereafter. Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. 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. 14 For those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. Web(5) And they died. 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). 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). It seems that they are pointing out a certain disconnect between the name and the behavior. He will do what he says he will do. There is really no evidence of faith (on Naomis part), either. God had just destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of their great sin. Humans cannot see beyond these two alternatives but God has another choice. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. 10 From what we learn from the Book of Ruth, one does wonder what role Naomi played in this decision. It is also true (as God Himself says above) that God also punishes the guilty, but that is not the totality of who God is. The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. She was full when she had a husband and two sons; now she was empty, for all she had was Ruth. 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. Yet, they throw a shadow over the entire story. 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. Was it at Naomis initiative that her sons took Moabite women for wives? RACHEL (Heb. From Ruth 4:13, one might infer that God prevented both Orpah and Ruth from bearing children to their husbands. When a famine came to the area around Bethlehem, Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab (Moab was the name of Lot's elder ), Handbook of Ugaritic Studies (1999), index, 841. You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. The word redeem means to set free by paying a price. In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelechs property had A Jew who knows the law and doesnt live by it is not really a true Jew. 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 The two women, now forever bound together by Ruths covenant, continued on their way until they reached Bethlehem. Major Gift. Some years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely Christian in a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. Someone reminded me that the Book of Ruth is a lot like the Book of Esther. Web- And Elimelech Naomi's husband died. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. Both were related to Naomi in the same way. Apparently Elimelech abandoned his people because they scorned their leaders. 10 The rain and snow fall from the sky and do not return, but instead water the earth and make it produce and yield crops, and provide seed for the planter and food for those who must eat. Who even remembers her name? No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend (Isaiah 55:8-11). 22 Feb. 2023 . God is always at his work. There is literally a gap between the man and what he called himself. Her faith and obedience was known by all. But here is where the similarity ends. Her name means "ewe," while that of her siste, Elam % 10 But they said to her, No! Shouldnt Ruth follow her lead? 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). Died. Refer to each styles convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates. Naomi thought of Gods blessings in terms of having food and a family. You, leaders, did not stand among the ruins like Moses did. 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. 14 In her first attempt, Naomi issues a parting blessing, punctuated by a farewell kiss (verse 9). 2 0 obj Encyclopedia.com. That is why some men and women will choose never to marry or to bear children. Ruth does not cling to Naomi as a kindred spirit, but as a very needy person. where did these children come from? (Isaiah 49:20-21). This she must do by faith. In the dark shadows of the days of the judges, we find two individuals whose lives are truly lights in the darkness. (2) There is no indication that other Israelites from Bethlehem (or elsewhere in Israel) accompanied Elimelech and his family to Moab. These are the times of darkness when godliness should shine forth as a brilliant light. The ultimate test is the Word of God and Naomis counsel, while it sometimes used Gods name, did not conform to Gods Word. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? One has to ponder the outcome of her decision. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.) 4 0 obj Ruth 4:9 May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection! (Ruth 2:10-12, emphasis mine). What a marvelous woman of faith Ruth was. And in good covenant form, she pronounced a curse upon herself if she did otherwise. There her husband died, and her sons married Moabite women named Ruth and Orpah. around Bethlehem, Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab (Moab was the 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. Clearly as quite young men. She views God as harsh and uncaring, doling out affliction and trouble in a way that is completely unrelated to her attitudes and actions. 5 Then Naomis two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. In Job and in Ruth, this term seems to underscore Gods power, but in the context of suffering and adversity. 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. Bildungswesen. 8 Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds, 9 for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans. Not only is Naomi unable to provide these women with husbands (and thus with children), God is also dealing harshly with her. "Elimelech Ruth and Orpah did not bear Jewish children, too. The benchmark by which we need to compare Ruth and Naomi is the Abrahamic Covenant: 1 Now the LORD said to Abram, Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father's household to the land that I will show you. 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? Can one dismiss the sincerity of a man of faith who fails to always live up to his convictions? 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. The subject was the Book of Ruth. We dont have a very good reputation in the Bible.. After only ten years in Moab, Elimelechs sons also died. First, she insisted that Naomi must cease urging her to turn back. We will not focus overmuch on the details as much as on the concepts. After the death of their father, the two sons married Moabite women. They arrived, in fact, just in time for the barley harvest. She was willing to sacrifice family ties, marriage, and a family to do so. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. It must have been on Naomis watch that these two sons married their Moabite wives Orpah and Ruth. Not long afterward he died, and his two sons married Moabite Can this be Naomi? they asked (verse 19). Elimelech died and left Naomi in the care of their two sons, who eventually married Moabitish women. For the Lord is afflicting me!. I pray that you, like Ruth, have forsaken all confidence in yourself and have cast yourself upon the one true God for salvation. Best Answer. Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. %PDF-1.5 We, who are not certain of our genealogies, derive names from our forefathers. The women of the village said, Can this be Naomi? 20 But she replied to them, Dont call me Naomi! 15 The translations differ here. 3 When Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel. The Sages, however, read it with a slight difference in pronunciation as Elai Melech For he said: Kingship is due to me (Ruth Rabba 2,5). 1 0 obj 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. When it sees people coming, it immediately runs away. 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. endobj Such early setting out of the players is quite unusual in Biblical writing. A famine plagued Israel in the days of the judges. Encyclopaedia Judaica. So the woman was left all alone bereaved of her two children as well as her husband! Only death will be able to separate me from you!. It would seem to be significant that Naomi told Ruth that Orpah had returned to her god. Surely you would not remain unmarried all that time! 2 (Now the mans name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. I would be very reluctant to conclude that Ruths husband or his parents taught her the law. Hebrews 12:6,10,11 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, Elimelech -- 'God is king', the husband of Naomi, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular, Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular, Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there, Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also, dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her, Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her, The two come to Bethlehem, where they are gladly received, OT History: Ruth 1:3 Elimelech Naomi's husband died (Ru Rut. They were of the clan of Ephrath from Bethlehem in Judah.) They entered the region of Moab and settled there. 16 But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. He could have helped more, since he was wealthy. 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). The usual pattern is the reverse; first, we are told a mans name and familial antecedents and only then are his actions described. 12 The word new is not in the original text. Her boys ended up choosing Moabite women to marry and these women became part of Naomis family. 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. 21 I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. 2 These women invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; then the people ate and bowed down to their gods. 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. It is not only Ruth and Naomi who benefit from Gods work in the Book of Ruth, for everyone who has been saved by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ has been saved by the offspring of Ruth and Boaz. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? 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. Naomi and her two daughters-in-law had already set out for Israel11 when Naomi began to have second thoughts not about her return, but about having two Moabite daughters-in-law in tow when she arrived at her home town of Bethlehem. Naomi told her friend not to call her Naomi (which means pleasant) any longer, but rather to call her Mara (which means bitter). When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. I am reminded of Satans strategy in the Garden of Eden. The more Naomi protests her miserable state, the more we are being prepared for a great work of God. Elimelech Weisblum 1717 Tykocin, Kingdom of Poland. As they continue their journey toward Bethlehem, Naomi makes a three-fold attempt to persuade Orpah and Ruth to return to their homes, rather than to accompany her all the way back to Israel. This is a text that has always puzzled me. We assume that names of Biblical characters are not accidental but reflect their essense or memorialize pivotal events of their lives. 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). 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. Who was Elimelech? 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. We should note several things about Naomis third attempt to persuade Ruth to join Orpah as she returned to Moab in verse 15. Leaving His land, His people, His office-bearers, His worship and His day is leaving God. There Ruth married *Boaz, one of Elimelech's relatives. The story of Ruth and Boaz (yes, and even Naomi) should encourage us to live godly lives in dark days, days of unbelief, disobedience, and disregard for the Word of God. Now it is true that Machlon, Kilyon, and Elimelech pass quickly from the scene and Orpah follows them soon thereafter. And both (at least initially) were committed to staying with Naomi, even if that meant immigrating to Israel. Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. Surely it fell short of what Ruths experience will be. Dagon first appears as an important and widely, Rachel It has been supplied by the translators. Instead you must completely overthrow them and smash their standing stones to pieces (Exodus 23:24). Elamtu), region on the edge of the southwestern part of the Iranian plateau, modern Khuzistan, Sidon Born. 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). Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. In Ugaritic documents of the 13th century the name is written Imlk and pronounced either Ili-Milku or Ili-Malku. DAGON (Heb. 31 Later the older daughter said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is no man anywhere nearby to have sexual relations with us, according to the way of all the world. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole village was excited about their arrival. named after him.) He thought that he would be King. The security in the home of a new husband referred to earlier is now spelled out in plainer terms. The all-powerful God was making Naomis life miserable, so she thought and said. "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. But Follow your sister-in-law back home! 16 But Ruth replied. 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. 3 I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name (Genesis 12:1-3, emphasis mine). Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. But it is not the essence of what our life in Christ is about. The danger of practicing pragmatism above principle. , Akk. Dedicate an Article My problem with the text in Romans 2 was that I couldnt think of an example of what Paul was saying. The inference is clear: to remain with Naomi has no promise of blessing and every reason to expect that they will share in her divinely-imposed affliction. She has been convinced and turns back to her own country. And they continued to live there about ten years. endobj Other translations have another another husband. And Naomi was now ready to arrange for a marriage and offspring in an unconventional way, just as Tamar, the mother of Moab, and the Israelites (more recently) did. But he by no means leaves the guilty unpunished, responding to the transgression of fathers by dealing with children and childrens children, to the third and fourth generation (Exodus 34:6-7, emphasis mine). Their ultimate blessing would have been to leave their land, their people, their false religion, and to identify with the Israelites and with their God. 26 The way they acquired the 400 wives by wiping out Jabesh Gilead is no more noble. Copyright Torah.org Project Genesis. WebChoices bring consequences, and Elimelech's wrong choices brought death. In our text (as in Judges and everywhere else in Scripture), man looks bad, very bad, and God looks good, very good. And yet as the story of Ruth unfolded this time, it suddenly became obvious to me that Naomi was no role model. JETHRO (Heb. And so they did. Finally, the description of Elimelech departure is frugal and bereft of detail. A lion approached and he fought off the lion. Submit your piece for review, and if approved we will publish it on our site as Community Contributions., Change Your Subscription (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. The name (Phoen. He is the ancestor of the Ammonites of today (Genesis 19:30-38, emphasis mine). Naomi returned to her homeland accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. Dagon 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. Lot and his two daughters are now living in a cave. Probably they were sickly children, and not likely to be long-lived. In short, Naomi is a picture of Israels spiritual condition at this point in their history. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:13-16). Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD (compact disk). And all of this resulted in the near annihilation of one of the twelve tribes (Benjamin) and a conspiracy to acquire wives for the remaining Benjamites in a way that was morally unacceptable. Ruths spiritual journey is similar to that of Abraham. 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. Some men and women will choose never to marry and these women invited the people ate and bowed down their... 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