Ordinarily it would be translated as, My God is King. The crises of life are Gods pop quizzes, times when He puts our faith to the test, times when He gives us an opportunity to put our faith on display. Webwas Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and ChilionEphrathites of Bethlehem, Judah. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? Web(5) And they died. She believes in a God who is all powerful, but who is not merciful and compassionate. "Elimelech For the children of the desolate one are more numerous. Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. That is precisely what Naomi did with Orpah and Ruth. WebThe Tragedy of Elimelech Ruth Introduction The book of Ruth is a fascinating little book in the Old Testament. The ancestors, since they knew their genealogies, would derive names from events. Elimelech Weisblum 1717 Tykocin, Kingdom of Poland. Judaism. In fact, my study for this sermon has caused me to think of Naomi in even less flattering terms. In Judges 3, we read that the Israelites were subject to Eglon, king of Moab, for 18 years.8 Since the Moabites were not Canaanites, marriage to a Moabite was not strictly forbidden.9 Nevertheless, Moabites were not only regarded as aliens or foreigners, but also as second class citizens. Marriage to a Moabite was not something one did to gain status in Israel. From these events, we can easily see that the Moabites were no friend to Israel. She does not acknowledge sin on her part (and Elimelechs), and she does not seek to repent. Both the Benjamites sin and their judgment are similar to what happened in Genesis 19. His counsel (even though it effectively called God a liar) was given as though it were in her best interest. 12 The word new is not in the original text. 4 0 obj His faithfulness to His people and to His covenant is at a time when His people are not faithful to Him and when they are living in disregard for His law. WebBoaz is a preeminent example of selflessness, willing to risk the loss of his own name so that he could make sure that the name and line of his relative Elimele ,), Midianite priest and father-in-law of *Moses. Both women initially refused to heed Naomis exhortation to leave her and return to Moab. 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). 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. Died. We are not told how wide-spread it was, but we do know that it affected Bethlehem (which ironically means house of bread). 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. 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. 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. Ruth and Naomi are very different people. https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech %PDF-1.5 and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband; deprived both of her husband and her sons, which was a great affliction, aggravated by her being in a strange country; many are the afflictions of the righteous. May the Lord show you the same kind of devotion that you have shown to your deceased husbands and to me! Good News Translation But it is not the essence of what our life in Christ is about. Why do you call me Naomi, seeing that the Lord has opposed me, and the Sovereign One has caused me to suffer? 22 So Naomi returned, accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth, who came back with her from the region of Moab. WebThen Naomi's husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons, Ruth 1:5 both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband. Im an Assyrian not a Syrian. She would go where Naomi went and live where she lived. As we explained in the introduction, the restoration of Elimelechs seed by Boaz through Levirite marriage to Ruth, constitutes the first redemptive cycle of the book; in this lies the importance of early introduction of Ruths former husband, brother-in-law and their father. 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. The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD (compact disk). 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. Ruth has an uncanny grasp of Israels religion and has chosen to embrace it as her own. He was right in that Kingship was destined to come from his progeny; yet he was also grievously wrong for he himself was not fitting to become king of Israel. 26 The way they acquired the 400 wives by wiping out Jabesh Gilead is no more noble. The Sages, however, read it with a slight difference in pronunciation as Elai Melech For he said: Kingship is due to me (Ruth Rabba 2,5). 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. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. Ruths words are beautiful, and thus it is no wonder that some have chosen to employ them for their marriage vows. How could Naomi point them in the wrong direction? in 1971. As they continue their journey toward Bethlehem, Naomi makes a three-fold attempt to persuade Orpah and Ruth to return to their homes, rather than to accompany her all the way back to Israel. Both were traveling with Naomi as she made her way toward Israel. 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. Here is a story that not only warms our hearts, it encourages our faith by unveiling the providential hand of God in bringing salvation and blessing during one of the darkest periods in history. No wonder they didnt have a great reputation. Give a joyful shout and cry out, you who have not been in labor! Part of the story about Naomi plays there, and another part in Bethlehem. God loves to show mercy and compassion. This time it is Orpah who kisses Naomi goodbye. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her. It would seem to be significant that Naomi told Ruth that Orpah had returned to her god. Naomis second effort13 will be less subtle and more pointed and forceful. 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. ." 2 0 obj 16 But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. The Moabites were the result of the initiative and immorality of Lots oldest daughter. 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. Not only is Naomi unable to provide these women with husbands (and thus with children), God is also dealing harshly with her. 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. 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. 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. (6) Most (if not all) of Naomis actions, attitudes, and advice were misguided and downright wrong. When we met, I had no idea who he was, but he introduced himself something like this, Hi, Bob, Im Nate Mirza. Who would carry on his line? When I realized this, I blurted out, What a witch!, much to the surprise of the rest of the class. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. There do not appear to be many generations between Boaz and David, but biblical genealogies dont always include every genealogical link in such cases. What a mighty, magnificent, merciful, awesome God we serve! See also: More about the Book of Ruth. 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. I hate to say this, but after being involved in ministry for many years, I would have to say that some of the worst counsel I have ever heard has come from well-meaning Christians. There her husband died, and her sons married Moabite women named Ruth and Orpah. Now it is true that Machlon, Kilyon, and Elimelech pass quickly from the scene and Orpah follows them soon thereafter. Lot and his family were spared, but his wife died (turned to salt) because she looked back. (Ruth 1:1-22)2. In moving to Moab, Naomi left the Lord to some extent and for some years. And one of these two Ruth is a Moabite, not an Israelite. More tears are shed. Instead, it was God who demonstrated His sovereignty by bringing about the chain of events that culminated in the establishment of monarchy in Israel. Born. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole village was excited about their arrival. 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. - As part of a small team, I organized a five-day congress (90 participants, budget 17,000), the largest yearly event of the association. The second clue that this name is meant to be interpreted is how the verse presents it. 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. Holy MatrimonyMarriage 1Marriage 2The Tenaim TranslatedThe Kesubah TranslatedMarriage and the Royal FamilyMarital Partners Compatibility of MissionsEverlasting Happiness10 Mistakes Couples Make, AbarbanelShem MeShmuelShabbos: Taam ChaimMikraHaarosGrowing with the ParshaGal Einai Jerusalem ViewsSfas EmesWeekly HalachaOsher HaChaim. The final chapters of the Book of Judges are certainly the worst of times, and yet the Book of Ruth describes the best of times. This suggests to me that godly character is not only evident in the good times, but even more dramatically in the bad times. Ezekiel (10, 3) castigates the leaders of Israel as being foxes in the ruins. 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. Mahlon chose a young woman named Ruth, but he also died shortly thereafter. Her God is all powerful, but not merciful and gracious. The barley harvest will play a significant role in moving this story forward in the next two chapters. Naomi, so to speak, put all of her eggs into one basket marriage and bearing children. 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. Ruth was determined to serve and care for her mother-in-law; Orpah chose to look out for herself. In Ugaritic documents of the 13th century the name is written Imlk and pronounced either Ili-Milku or Ili-Malku. You can't run away. There they made a new home and seemed to do well (the Bible does not give us many details) until Elimelech died. And they went to the country of Moab and remained there. 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. The security in the home of a new husband referred to earlier is now spelled out in plainer terms. Lot and his two daughters are now living in a cave. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah went to live as a resident foreigner in the region of Moab, along with Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. 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. They would be a reminder that Naomis sons their husbands had not married Israelite wives. Naomi adds one final argument in favor of Orpah and Ruth returning home to Moab. And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. RACHEL (Heb. There is no doubt that this is a great honor and privilege for a woman. A godly Israelite would not only trust in the one true God, Yahweh, they would also know that there are no other gods. The term she used to refer to Him Shaddai was a term that emphasized Gods great power. Then you go and have sexual relations with him so we can preserve our family line through our father. 35 So they made their father drunk that night as well, and the younger one came and had sexual relations with him. One would have to begin by saying that these two women have a fair bit in common. ." Pay attention to do everything I have told you, and do not even mention the names of other gods do not let them be heard on your lips (Exodus 23:13). Would man who truly believes that His God is King abandon his people at the time of famine? Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. One manifestation of Gods mercy, expressed through His sovereignty, is His providential working at times when there appears to be no hope. 17 See Ruth 4:17, 21-22. He stood and surrounded it with rebuilt walls from three directions. And in good covenant form, she pronounced a curse upon herself if she did otherwise. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. Who would want a Moabite wife, especially a widow? It says in verse three that Elimelech died in Moab. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. Ruth, out of love and loyalty to her mother-in-law, accompanied Naomi back to Bethlehem, while Orpah stayed in Moab. Eventually, Naomi steered Ruth into a relationship with a distant relative named Boaz. We read of the origin of the Moabites in Genesis 19,3 just after the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. 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. than the children of the married woman, says the Lord. Call me Mara because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly. They need new or different husbands to marry and to bear children. He thought that he would be King. 37 The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. "I Have Already Written of You Thrice:" Megilat Esther and the Eternal War with Amalek, Many Can Have "Urim" - Power; But Few Have "Tumim" Power. Encyclopaedia Judaica. Elimelech of Lizhensk. It seems that they are pointing out a certain disconnect between the name and the behavior. No, my daughters, you must not return with me. If our text tells us anything about God, it is that His ways are not our ways. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. % Her boys ended up choosing Moabite women to marry and these women became part of Naomis family. They would be a reminder that Elimelech and Naomi had left Bethlehem when the going got tough. No details, however, are given, as, on the one hand, no blame is attached to the conduct She had given up all hope. However, the date of retrieval is often important. Many are the times when friends counsel others to act in their own best interests, and all too seldom do they point their friends to the difficult principles and commands of Scripture. And thus there is no evidence of repentance on her part at this point in time. 1 Shout for joy, O barren one who has not given birth! Religion. 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. Their ultimate blessing would have been to leave their land, their people, their false religion, and to identify with the Israelites and with their God. The wonder is that God remained faithful to those who so easily abandoned Him. This is entirely consistent with Old Testament history and with the warnings recorded in Leviticus 26:18-20 and Deuteronomy 28:23-24. My impression is that Naomi had changed not only in her appearance (she may not have aged well in Moab), but also in spirit. As you will recall, Mrs. When he saw that his generation scorned great men, he said, Surely I shall go from here so that I will not be caught among them (Zohar Chodosh 77a). Encyclopaedia Judaica. It would also seem that Naomis barrenness was divinely imposed.18, (5) Moab was not the place of Gods promised blessings; Israel was.19. How did Elimelechs sons die in the Bible? 5 Then Naomis two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. "Elimelech 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. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.) Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. Bearing children was to be done Gods way. 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. Many tears were shed, but in the end both women refused to leave Naomi and return to their mothers home. And they will do this because they believe they are doing their friend a favor. Do clownfish have a skeleton or exoskeleton. 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. 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. JETHRO (Heb. The name (Phoen. Wouldnt it be better for the two of them to travel together? Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. Dagn ), the Syrian and Canaanite god of seed, vegetation, and crops. ), Handbook of Ugaritic Studies (1999), index, 841. Orpah and Ruth were committed to returning to Israel with their mother-in-law. The woman was left of her two sons and her husband , The Lord had visited his people in giving them bread . He came alongside Eve as her friend, as someone who was doing her a favor. It must be, the Sages reasoned, that Elimelech misread his destiny. Neither does she mention the mistreatment they would likely receive because Moab is Israels enemy, but they could probably read between the lines. It certainly would be safer for the two women to travel together, but it is Orpah who will travel alone, not Ruth. This is completely secular thinking. What could have led them to this interpretation? Naomi was married to Elimelech and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. 1 0 obj Many, including me, are troubled by the times in which we live, but this is no excuse for ungodly behavior. Elimelech died, whereupon Mahlon and Chilion both married local women. Apparently Elimelech abandoned his people because they scorned their leaders. Serving the god(s) of Moab (or any others) was an abomination to God: You shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20:3). How wrong she was! 1 Copyright 2010 by Robert L. Deffinbaugh. While they were in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi and her two sons. What a relief it is to leave Judges behind and come to the Book of Ruth! 14 For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things required by the law, these who do not have the law are a law to themselves. I can imagine how it alarmed and frightened Naomi when Elimelech died while they were sojourning in Moab. The oldest daughter went first, bearing a son whom she named Moab. Id like to deal with our text by calling your attention to the contrasts the author has highlighted in the first chapter of Ruth. If her daughters-in-law could snag a good (Moabite) husband, bear some children, and have a bountiful harvest they were indeed blessed, at least as Naomi viewed it. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. 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? In her third attempt, she orders Ruth to follow her sister-in-law back home. I will be their God and they will be my people (Jeremiah 31:33). ; "God [or my God] is king"), the husband of *Naomi and father of Mahlon and *Chilion, from Beth-Lehem in Judah. No wonder Naomi finally ceased trying to convince her to turn back (verse 18). Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? Not long afterward he died, and his two sons married Moabite What was Moses like? At this point in time, one would not think that Naomi would be at the top of the list in the hall of faith: 13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth. Naomi heard that the famine in Judah had ended and food was now available in Bethlehem ( Ruth 1:6 ), so she determined to return. Naomi doesnt mention that these women would likely not find an Israelite husband. 17 Wherever you die, I will die and there I will be buried. This suggests that the Narrator was not happy with him, for when God approves of a journey, it, the participants, their families, and even their livestock are described in loving detail (See Ezra 2, 66-67, after commentary Nachalat Yosef). Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. Naomi not only disregards the Abrahamic Covenant, she also urges Ruth (and Orpah) to do likewise. Take note of the fact that Ruths covenant is not a short-term commitment; it is a lifetime commitment. You, leaders, did not stand among the ruins like Moses did. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. Naomis third appeal is to Ruth alone, based on Orpahs decision to return home. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. Thus, we cannot say with certainty that the story of Ruth occurs late in the period of the judges, though this seems likely. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. The subject was the Book of Ruth. In this emergency, she was proposing an unconventional solution to their problem. Due to the famine in Israel during the time of the Judges, Elimelech crossed over to Moab, where he and his two sons died. 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). There Ruth married *Boaz, one of Elimelech's relatives. Text Copyright 10 The rain and snow fall from the sky and do not return, but instead water the earth and make it produce and yield crops, and provide seed for the planter and food for those who must eat. <> 9 May the Lord enable each of you to find security in the home of a new husband! Then she kissed them goodbye and they wept loudly. Ruth 1:3 Commentaries: Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. 1:1-5 Elimelech's care to provide for his family, was not to be blamed; but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. Who even remembers her name? Copy. 2 (Now the mans name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. ). Naomi should teach us to be careful about accepting the counsel of those who seem to be well meaning. It must have been on Naomis watch that these two sons married their Moabite wives Orpah and Ruth. He went first from Israel, the land of the living, and led them thence, and so he now goeth out of Many years later, the Israelites were camped on the plains of Moab, across the Jordan River from Jericho, poised to enter the Promised Land. Naomi instructs us to beware of Calvinism run amuck. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. 1:1-5 Elimelech's care to provide for his family, was not to be blamed; but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. And the removal ended in the wasting of his family. Somehow God wrote His law on Ruths heart, not unlike Tamar and Rahab, her predecessors. 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. 16 The expression, the Sovereign One (rendered the Almighty by most translations) is the term Shaddai. Naomi seems to be encouraging Ruth to accompany Orpah as she returns home. 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