Ruth 1:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 1:3

BSB

Then Naomi's husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,

AKJV

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

CPDV

And Elimelech the husband of Naomi died; and she remained with her sons.

ERV

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

NHEB

Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.

SMT

And Elimelech will die, the husband of Naomi; and she will be left, and her two sons.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 1:3

AndElimelechH458Proper Name Masculine Naomi'sH5281Proper Name Feminine husbandH376Noun Masculine diedH4191VerbandshewasleftH7604VerbandhertwoH8147Noun sonsH1121Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ruth 1:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 1:3

Summary

Husband dies leaving widow with dependent sons

Place

Moab

Event

Elimelech dies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200-1100 BC