She believes in a God who is all powerful, but who is not merciful and compassionate. And they continued to live there about ten years. Finally, the description of Elimelech departure is frugal and bereft of detail. 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. How did Elimelech know that strict justice was (loose) in the world? Web- And Elimelech Naomi's husband died. They came empty (at least according to Naomis assessment see verse 21), but God would not let them go hungry (or childless). Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. We should notice that it was not until after Elimelechs death that they married. 15 The translations differ here. It led to a hopeless fatalism: It doesnt really matter what I say or do; God is against me, and there is nothing I can do about it.. We should note several things about Naomis third attempt to persuade Ruth to join Orpah as she returned to Moab in verse 15. <>
It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. They would be a reminder that Naomis sons their husbands had not married Israelite wives. Conversely, one who is not a Jew and isnt instructed by the Law may have the law written on his (her) heart, and thus do the things the law requires. Douay-Rheims Bible And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons. 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). A famine plagued Israel in the days of the judges. Clearly as quite young men. Apr. %PDF-1.5
You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. Ruth would not only do this until death separated them, she would do so in death. Web(5) And they died. 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up. Be careful not to jump to conclusions. Who would carry on his line? Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. If Naomi had other sons, she could give them to these women in Levirate marriage, but she has no other sons. This was a violation of the Mosaic law (De 7:3; 23:3; Ezr 9:2; Ne 13:23); and Jewish writers say that the early deaths of both the young men were divine judgments inflicted on them for those unlawful connections. Elimelech was one of the great men and authorities in Israel. 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. Webwas Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and ChilionEphrathites of Bethlehem, Judah. The usual pattern is the reverse; first, we are told a mans name and familial antecedents and only then are his actions described. Cholim Prayers for Those in Need, Make a Donation ELAM (Heb. Orpah succumbed to Naomis reasoning and chose to pursue what appeared to be in her best interest. She was full when she had a husband and two sons; now she was empty, for all she had was Ruth. 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. 11 The thought occurred to me that Naomis journey back to her homeland traced the steps of the Israelites when they first entered the Promised Land. I am now inclined to believe that Ruth is an example of Romans 2:12-16. 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. 26 The way they acquired the 400 wives by wiping out Jabesh Gilead is no more noble. It certainly would be safer for the two women to travel together, but it is Orpah who will travel alone, not Ruth. - In 2012, I became a member of juFORUM, a Germany-wide network of young scientists. Naomi thought of Gods blessings in terms of having food and a family. 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. 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. Id like to deal with our text by calling your attention to the contrasts the author has highlighted in the first chapter of Ruth. ; Akkad. When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. And one of these two Ruth is a Moabite, not an Israelite. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? Ruth 4:9 22 Feb. 2023 . Encyclopaedia Judaica. Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. I pray that you, like Ruth, have forsaken all confidence in yourself and have cast yourself upon the one true God for salvation. What was Moses like? For example: And he called his name Noach, meaning to say, This one will give us comfort (e-noach-meinu) (Genesis 5, 29). 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. 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). The tale begins not in Israel or Judah but in Moab, where the Israelite Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, and her two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, went during a famine in Judah. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole village was excited about their arrival. Naomi not only disregards the Abrahamic Covenant, she also urges Ruth (and Orpah) to do likewise. The Messianic seed was often put at risk in the Old Testament. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. Part of the story about Naomi plays there, and another part in Bethlehem. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. All this is described in the Bible book of Ruth. He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. 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. It has been supplied by the translators. Webelimelech Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. 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. How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways! Call me Mara because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly. "Elimelech name of Lot's elder daughter's son and the people and land are In the past, Naomi was always portrayed in a somewhat flattering way. Even professing Christians can fall victim to the tyranny of the urgent. , Akk. Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. In an effort to escape the famine, a man named Elimelech took his family to Moab, where he intended for his family to sojourn until the famine ended.10 How could he have imagined how long his family would stay? We find Ruth contrasted with Orpah, and then with Naomi. 4 So her sons married Moabite women. Naomis hope was in the physical rather than in the spiritual, in the present rather than in eternity. So the woman was left all alone bereaved of her two children as well as her husband! You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. That person is a true Jew at heart. 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. 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. 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). Naomi"fair or pleasant"; and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, are supposed to be the same as Joash and Saraph (1Ch 4:22). As they entered Bethlehem, they became the talk of the town. She views God as harsh and uncaring, doling out affliction and trouble in a way that is completely unrelated to her attitudes and actions. She had to leave her family, her homeland, and her gods and go to the place of Gods blessing. This is the origin of the Moabites and the Ammonites. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her. Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. Religion. Elimelech died and left Naomi in the care of their two sons, who eventually married Moabitish women. Such are the products of our pleasant things, weak and infirm, fading and dying. Her commitment is not just to Naomi; it is a lifetime commitment to Israel and to her God. And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. The Hebrew term Elohim is plural, but some render it god here, and others gods. Chemosh appears to be the primary Moabite god, but there may well have been others. The suffering of His people, whether for sins they have committed or for living righteously, is but the prelude to His glorious salvation. . Just being Jewish and knowing the Law of Moses isnt enough; one must also live by the law. 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. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.) ELIMELECH (Heb. If God has it in for Naomi, what woman in her right mind would want to be closely associated with her? Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. He went first from Israel, the land of the living, and led them thence, and so he now goeth out of Naomi was preoccupied with the here and now, rather than trusting in Gods covenant promises by faith. Encyclopaedia Judaica. Ruth and Naomi are very different people. Elimelech appears to have been a man of faith who did not or could not be fully faithful. The ancestors, since they knew their genealogies, would derive names from events. The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. To him be glory forever! Such early setting out of the players is quite unusual in Biblical writing. But when there was a famine in the land, they moved to the neighboring country of Moab. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. 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. Naomi told her friend not to call her Naomi (which means pleasant) any longer, but rather to call her Mara (which means bitter). 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. I would be very reluctant to conclude that Ruths husband or his parents taught her the law. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk (1717March 11, 1787) was a rabbi and one of the great founding Rebbes of the Hasidic movement. In the midst of her affliction and hopeless despair, God is at work preparing for the gracious things He is about to reveal to her and to the reader. Think of it: Naomi and her husband leave the land where God promised to bless them. Lots daughters, the Israelites (on behalf of the Benjamites), and Naomi are inclined to resort to a pragmatic solution, rather than one that is faith-based and rooted in principle. 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. We will return with you to your people., 11 But Naomi replied, Go back home, my daughters! (One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. 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. W. Moran, The Amarna Letters (1992), 326; W. Watson and N. Wyatt (eds. 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. When we met, I had no idea who he was, but he introduced himself something like this, Hi, Bob, Im Nate Mirza. His oldest daughter concluded that their father would die without an heir. (Ruth 1:1-22)2. WebChoices bring consequences, and Elimelech's wrong choices brought death. In our text, Naomis conversation with her daughters-in-law is couched in language that gives the appearance that she is encouraging them to return to their families and their land because this would be in their best interest. How did Elimelechs sons die in the Bible? Posted on September 7, 2005 By Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin |, Bar Mitzvah Keeping the Right Perspective, Bar and Bas Mitzvah A Special Celebration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah: A Re-enactment of Kabolas Hatorah, Shavuos and Bar Mitzvah: Causes For Celebration, Marital Partners Compatibility of Missions. What a difference it makes to believe in a God who is in absolute control and who is also merciful and gracious, causing all things to work together for our good and for His glory, if we believe in Him. 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. 12 Go back home, my daughters! Not long afterward he died, and his two sons married Moabite I am no longer capable of giving birth to sons who might become your husbands! He keeps loyal love; that is, He is a God who perseveres in His love, and thus He is a covenant-keeping God. . That strongly suggests that she was still a Moabite at heart, still an idolater at heart. This she must do by faith. Give a joyful shout and cry out, you who have not been in labor! 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. Naomi is not at all like Ruth or Boaz; she is, in fact, a backdrop against which Ruth and Boaz are contrasted. 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. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned No wonder they didnt have a great reputation. After the death of their father, the two sons married Moabite women. 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. As you will recall, Mrs. 11 In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. iddunnu) comes from the root , Hadad But But when Ruth refused to return to her people and accompanied her to Bethlehem, Boaz entered the picture, a close relative, a possible redeemer. He was a leader who possessed the requisite qualities, except for that of deep love and concern for his flock and of disregard of his own worthiness and rights. Sixth, Elimelechs family left God. They did not seem to live by it, so why would they consider it important to teach it to a Moabite? 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. When kings ruled, My God is King, denoted not only spiritual but also political power. 20 Yet the children born during your time of bereavement will say within your hearing. We must be aware that they taught in riddles and parables (Proverbs 1, 2) and that our task is extract and restate their message in the conceptual language that we use today. Both were traveling with Naomi as she made her way toward Israel. ." and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile, 9 He makes the barren woman of the family. A wolf approached and he fought the wolf. endobj
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. 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. 1 Copyright 2010 by Robert L. Deffinbaugh. This should not come as news to us, but it is a truth that has not come easily to Jews, even some Jewish Christians.33 It is Naomi who fails to live up to the faith of her fathers, while Ruth is an example for all to follow, Jew or Gentile. What a marvelous woman of faith Ruth was. Because he abandoned his people during a famine. Ruth emphatically says No to Naomi, but with such wonderful words Naomi can hardly continue to stand in her way. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:13-16). Judaism. 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. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Naomi instructs us to beware of Calvinism run amuck. When I realized this, I blurted out, What a witch!, much to the surprise of the rest of the class. 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. Ruths spiritual journey is similar to that of Abraham. 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. You need to get right with God. The danger of practicing pragmatism above principle. (6) Most (if not all) of Naomis actions, attitudes, and advice were misguided and downright wrong. He was one of the c, JETHRO When Naomi returns to Bethlehem, she finds most of the residents of the city still living there, and judging by what we are told about Boaz, they appear to have done fairly well. You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. Copyright Torah.org Project Genesis. Died. How could any faithful Israelite encourage someone to return to their (false) god(s)? 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). 38 The younger daughter also gave birth to a son and named him Ben-Ammi. In Job and in Ruth, this term seems to underscore Gods power, but in the context of suffering and adversity. 16 The expression, the Sovereign One (rendered the Almighty by most translations) is the term Shaddai. In our text (as in Judges and everywhere else in Scripture), man looks bad, very bad, and God looks good, very good. Perhaps one reason why the author does not make a major point out of the theme of divine judgment is because his purpose is to emphasize divine mercy, not only as God provided food for His people, but also in His providential provision of a family and a posterity for Naomi and Elimelech. 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