Ruth 1:4

And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

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Other Translations for Ruth 1:4

BSB
who took Moabite women as their wives, one named Orpah and the other named Ruth. And after they had lived in Moab about ten years,
AKJV
And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.
CPDV
They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten years.
ERV
And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.
NHEB
And they took for themselves wives from the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they lived there about ten years.
SMT
And they will take to them wives from the Moabitesses; the name of the one, Orpah, and the name of the second, Ruth: and they will dwell there about ten years.

Commentary for Ruth 1:4

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Overview of Ruth 1:4
Summary
Sons marry foreign women and settle abroad permanently
Place
Moab
Event
Sons marry Moabite women
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200-1100 BC
Category
Narrative