Ruth 1:5

And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

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Other Translations for Ruth 1:5

BSB

both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband.

AKJV

And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

CPDV

And they both died, namely Mahlon and Chilion, and the woman was left alone, bereaved of her two children and her husband.

ERV

And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband.

NHEB

Mahlon and Kilion both died, and the woman was bereaved of her two children and of her husband.

SMT

And Mahlon and chilion, also they two, will die; and the woman will be left of her two children and of her husband.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 1:5

AndMahlonH4248Proper Name MasculineandChilionH3630Proper Name Masculine diedH4191VerbalsobothH8147NounofthemandthewomanH802Noun FemininewasleftH7604VerbofhertwoH8147Noun sonsH3206Noun MasculineandherhusbandH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ruth 1:5

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Overview of Ruth 1:5

Summary

Family tragedy leaves widow without support

Place

Moab

Event

Deaths of family members

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC