The two women, now forever bound together by Ruths covenant, continued on their way until they reached Bethlehem. Word had reached Naomi in Moab that God had visited His people by ending the famine and providing abundant crops back in Israel. He deals out Justice, rejecting the bad and rewarding the good. Her faith and obedience was known by all. Now, Naomi urges both of her daughters-in-law to go back home to their own land21 and to their mothers homes22 and to find a new Moabite husband, so that they might have security.23 While God promised to bless all those who blessed Abraham and his offspring, Naomi told her daughters-in-law that to stay with her would be to share in the curse God had placed upon her.24 As the story of Ruth and Boaz unfolds, God promises are fulfilled, while Naomis warning and instructions are proven to be false. When the years of famine came he said, Now all of them will come to my door post, each one with his begging cup in his hand. She has chosen to permanently leave her homeland and family and to embrace Israel, the Israelites, and Israels God as her own, forever. This story can be found in the book of Ruth. 4 So her sons married Moabite women. The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous before God, but those who do the law will be declared righteous. There is something particularly encouraging about our text. 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. You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. Cholim Prayers for Those in Need, Make a Donation Some years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely Christian in a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. <> 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. Web- And Elimelech Naomi's husband died. in 1971. You can't run away. RACHEL (Heb. In short, Naomi is a picture of Israels spiritual condition at this point in their history. There may have been others who traveled to Moab with Elimelech and his family, but the author does not make a point of telling this to his readers. It was a good number of years ago that I sat in on an excellent elective class taught by my friend, Tom Wright. The more Naomi protests her miserable state, the more we are being prepared for a great work of God. She had to leave her family, her homeland, and her gods and go to the place of Gods blessing. The oldest daughter (who will become the mother of Moab) saw their situation as impossible. How did Elimelech know that strict justice was (loose) in the world? Naomi adds one final argument in favor of Orpah and Ruth returning home to Moab. The wonder is that God remained faithful to those who so easily abandoned Him. 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). name of Lot's elder daughter's son and the people and land are The best thing for Orpah and Ruth to do was to return to their people and their gods, Naomi concluded. WebPrevious commentary: Next commentary: About this commentary: are made available by the generosity of . I was bereaved and barren, dismissed and divorced. WebWhen a severe famine struck Israel, Elimelech took his wife Naomi and their two sons across the Jordan and south to the land of Moab, in the hope of finding a living there. 21 I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. 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. . Another label for pragmatism is doing what seems right in our own eyes. That was the spirit of the age during the days of the judges. Surely it fell short of what Ruths experience will be. (1) There is no clear link to a particular time, to a particular judge, or to a particular event recorded in the Book of Judges. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! 35 Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him? (February 22, 2023). It has been supplied by the translators. Naomis second effort13 will be less subtle and more pointed and forceful. There is literally a gap between the man and what he called himself. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. (2) There is no indication that other Israelites from Bethlehem (or elsewhere in Israel) accompanied Elimelech and his family to Moab. We should note several things about Naomis third attempt to persuade Ruth to join Orpah as she returned to Moab in verse 15. 32 Come, lets make our father drunk with wine so we can have sexual relations with him and preserve our family line through our father. 33 So that night they made their father drunk with wine, and the older daughter came and had sexual relations with her father. His name was Nate Mirza. Naomi tended to focus only on herself, on her lack of sons to give in marriage, and on her lack of a child to carry on the family line. 5 Then Naomis two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. In such a declared emergency, she reasoned, they must take extraordinary measures. What a relief it is to leave Judges behind and come to the Book of Ruth! That is why some men and women will choose never to marry or to bear children. They no longer have their old or former husbands because they have died. There were no state registries or social security numbers and names served a much more fluid purpose than they do today. (8) All of this leads me to conclude that Naomi is not an example of faith, but an excellent example of Israels poor spiritual health. And so they did. Lot fled with his daughters and was living in a cave. Ruth does not cling to Naomi as a kindred spirit, but as a very needy person. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. That strongly suggests that she was still a Moabite at heart, still an idolater at heart. Ruth 2:1 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. One would have to begin by saying that these two women have a fair bit in common. The suffering of His people, whether for sins they have committed or for living righteously, is but the prelude to His glorious salvation. 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. But Ruth refuses to abandon Naomi and clings to her tightly. We need to bear in mind that what is at stake here is the Messianic line, the line which will ultimately bring forth Messiah. Follow your sister-in-law back home! (Ruth 1:15). Ephrathites of Beth-lehem-judah Bethlehem was otherwise called Ephratha. There do not appear to be many generations between Boaz and David, but biblical genealogies dont always include every genealogical link in such cases. The resolution to these irregularities is primarily exegetical. For the Lord is afflicting me!. Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. 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. And they went to the country of Moab and remained there. Even if I thought that there was hope that I could get married tonight and conceive sons, 13 surely you would not want to wait until they were old enough to marry! In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. 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. 12 The word new is not in the original text. But when there was a famine in the land, they moved to the neighboring country of Moab. 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. We will not focus overmuch on the details as much as on the concepts. And both (at least initially) were committed to staying with Naomi, even if that meant immigrating to Israel. In Esther, the people of God were supposed to return to the Promised Land, but they chose instead to dwell in the apparent peace and safety of Persia. Apr. He arose and fled from them (Ruth Rabbah 1, 4). Apparently he was willing to help only if he wears the mantly of authority. 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. You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. Naomi should teach us to be careful about accepting the counsel of those who seem to be well meaning. Naomi and her sons lived in Moab for ten years and then both Mahlon and Kilion died as well, childless. "Elimelech In her mind, this was the normal, the customary, way to produce offspring. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? We should notice that it was not until after Elimelechs death that they married. No details, however, are given, as, on the one hand, no blame is attached to the conduct Born. Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. 15 The translations differ here. She has no husband to father sons, and she is too old to bear children anyway. But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up. 1 0 obj Ruth focused on Naomi and her need and on Naomis people and their God. They arrived, in fact, just in time for the barley harvest. Elimelech was severely punished for his failings but the good within him was preserved and rewarded and he became the progenitor of the Royal line. Who would carry on his line? WebRuth 1:3. A famine plagued Israel in the days of the judges. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. First, she insisted that Naomi must cease urging her to turn back. They would be a reminder that Elimelech and Naomi had left Bethlehem when the going got tough. Apparently Elimelech abandoned his people because they scorned their leaders. The family lived in Bethlehem, a small city near Jerusalem. Naomi told her friend not to call her Naomi (which means pleasant) any longer, but rather to call her Mara (which means bitter). 7 Now as she and her two daughters-in-law began to leave the place where she had been living to return to the land of Judah, 8 Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Listen to me! And they will do this because they believe they are doing their friend a favor. 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. There her husband died, and her sons married Moabite women named Ruth and Orpah. The only hope Naomi sees for Orpah and Ruth is the hope of finding a Moabite husband and bearing children. 25 Translations differ here, but I think that this daughters choice of words is very important to consider. 10 But they said to her, No! 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. EphrathitesThe ancient name of Beth-lehem was Ephrath (Ge 35:19; 48:7), which was continued after the occupation of the land by the Hebrews, even down to the time of the prophet Micah (Mic 5:2). 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. And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. All rights reserved. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned to Beth-Lehem together with her daughter-in-law *Ruth (Ruth 1:13; 2:1, 3; 4:3, 9). endobj She was one who received Gods blessings because she blessed one of Abrahams offspring by remaining with her and committing to care for her.28 Ruth was a woman who committed herself for a lifetime, and she did so in spite of her national pride, her family affections, the example of her sister-in-law, and the urgings of her mother-in-law. 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. I would be very reluctant to conclude that Ruths husband or his parents taught her the law. 14 For those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. A lion approached and he fought off the lion. This is a text that has always puzzled me. For example: And he called his name Noach, meaning to say, This one will give us comfort (e-noach-meinu) (Genesis 5, 29). 2013Mrz 20185 Jahre. Web(5) And they died. Not long afterward he died, and his two sons married Moabite Put another way, the title of this book is Ruth, not Orpah. No wonder God forbade Moabites from entering the assembly to the tenth generation.7. Orpah seems to have no great spiritual interest in Israel or in the God of Israel. 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. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. 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. WebElimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons. Elimelech was Naomi's husband. Dedicate an Article The book of Ruth opens with a presentation of several characters. 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. Ruth and Orpah did not bear Jewish children, too. And she was honored to be a part of the messianic line.34. I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. 20 It could well be that Orpah had much to say, but the author did not wish to focus on her as she is not the heroine of this story. No wonder Naomi finally ceased trying to convince her to turn back (verse 18). Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. "Elimelech W. Moran, The Amarna Letters (1992), 326; W. Watson and N. Wyatt (eds. Elimelech Weisblum 1717 Tykocin, Kingdom of Poland. 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. Encyclopaedia Judaica. We, too, live in very pragmatic times, and those who live by principle especially the principles of Gods Word are few and far between. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. Spouse. <> He will do what he says he will do. 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:13-16). Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. When the story opens, Naomis sons have just died. Amen (Romans 11:33-36). The barley harvest will play a significant role in moving this story forward in the next two chapters. His counsel (even though it effectively called God a liar) was given as though it were in her best interest. See also: More about the Book of Ruth. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, Ruth: A Story of Redemption -- A Study of the Book of Ruth. The name of Achimelech, the priest who gave aid to David at Nob, reflects his elevated stature (Leviticus Rabbah 1,3) and Malchizedek was the King of Salem (Malkiel in Numbers 25, 24 deserves a separate discussion). 3 Then Elimelech, Naomis husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. They need new or different husbands to marry and to bear children. Naomi doesnt mention that these women would likely not find an Israelite husband. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. Naomi seems to be encouraging Ruth to accompany Orpah as she returns home. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. Her God is all powerful, but not merciful and gracious. What a marvelous woman of faith Ruth was. Ruth would not only do this until death separated them, she would do so in death. Naomi did not doubt the existence of God nor did she doubt His power. 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 would seem to be significant that Naomi told Ruth that Orpah had returned to her god. Naomi counseled Orpah and Ruth to do what seemed right in their eyes. In Judges 19-21, we find a similar situation. How could any faithful Israelite encourage someone to return to their (false) god(s)? 15 In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. She has been convinced and turns back to her own country. Can one dismiss the sincerity of a man of faith who fails to always live up to his convictions? Other than weeping, Orpah remains silent;20 Ruths words and actions are what the author has chosen to report. 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). Mahlon chose a young woman named Ruth, but he also died shortly thereafter. They rejected him as they rejected others. Naomis hope was in the physical rather than in the spiritual, in the present rather than in eternity. Elimelech was Naomi's husband. Finally, the description of Elimelech departure is frugal and bereft of detail. She had given up all hope. The all-powerful God was making Naomis life miserable, so she thought and said. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? JETHRO (Heb. There are those who attempt to guild the lily as they read the Book of Ruth, desperately seeking some basis for making a pious Israelite of Naomi. (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. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. Orpah and Ruth were committed to returning to Israel with their mother-in-law. They would be a reminder that Naomis sons their husbands had not married Israelite wives. The more Naomi moans on about how bad things are for her, and how hopeless it would be for Orpah or Ruth to stay with her, the more we see the mighty hand of God working all things for the good of His people, as well as for His glory. We, who are not certain of our genealogies, derive names from our forefathers. 3 Sometime later Naomis husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone. 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. How wrong she was! If I have counted correctly, the term is used 48 times in the Old Testament; 9 times in the Pentateuch, 2 times in Ruth, 2 times in the Psalms, 1 time in Isaiah, 2 times in Ezekiel, 1 time in Joel, and 31 times in Job. Now that Orpah has decided to turn back, Naomi appears to have more leverage. Other translations have another another husband. 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. Naomi felt that God was against her, and every indication is that she felt God had dealt with her in a harsh and severe way. She would be buried where Naomi was buried. We assume that names of Biblical characters are not accidental but reflect their essense or memorialize pivotal events of their lives. 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. God loves to show mercy and compassion. Beware of well-meaning advice that is not rooted in Scripture and that is supportive of what you would really like to do, rather than what God commands us to do. So the woman was left all alone bereaved of her two children as well as her husband! (6) Most (if not all) of Naomis actions, attitudes, and advice were misguided and downright wrong. But when Ruth refused to return to her people and accompanied her to Bethlehem, Boaz entered the picture, a close relative, a possible redeemer. 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 is A person who sells flower is called? That is precisely what Naomi did with Orpah and Ruth. Surely you would not remain unmarried all that time! They would be (or so it may have seemed to Naomi) a liability to her when she returned. There is no reason for you to return to Judah with me! However, the date of retrieval is often important. Shouldnt Ruth follow her lead? Though a widow, Naomi still had her two sons to provide for and protect her. How could Naomi encourage Ruth (and, by inference, Orpah) to return to their god(s), when doing so would condemn them eternally? Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). 38 The younger daughter also gave birth to a son and named him Ben-Ammi. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? ELIMELECH (Heb. A Jew who knows the law and doesnt live by it is not really a true Jew. Once again I would suggest that Naomis strong urging for Ruth and Orpah to return was as much for her interests as for her daughters-in-law. It follows, therefore, that these characters must be important in setting the theme of the book. Be careful not to jump to conclusions. In spite of the fact that Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and his two sons (Mahlon and Kilion) are living according to the spirit of their day (doing what is right in their own eyes), two people (Ruth and Boaz) stand out as examples of those who live by faith in the God of Israel, and whose lives exemplify living in accordance with Gods Word. named after him.) Naomi thought of Gods blessings in terms of having food and a family. I am now inclined to believe that Ruth is an example of Romans 2:12-16. Moab is where Elimelech died. WebDeutsches Jungforschernetzwerk - juFORUM e.V. Neither does she mention the mistreatment they would likely receive because Moab is Israels enemy, but they could probably read between the lines. Encyclopedia.com. I believe the opening words of A Tale of Two Cities go like this: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . Surely these words aptly describe Ruth in the period of the judges. 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