Ruth 1a - Elimelech and Naomi Leave Judah Behind


Ruth 1a - Elimelech and Naomi Leave Judah Behind


In the first portion of this chapter, we read how Elimelech and his family abandoned Judah, and settled in Moab. Disaster strikes the family as all the men die, leaving Naomi and her two Moabite daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah bereft of their husbands. They hear good news from Judah, and set out on a journey to return to Judah.