Matthew 23:38Open English Bible (Commonwealth)

Ruth 1:3

Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons,

Ruth 1:5

Mahlon and Chilion both died, and Naomi was left alone, without husband or sons.

Ruth 1:9

The Lord grant that each of you may find peace and happiness in the house of a new husband.’ Then she kissed them; but they began to weep aloud

Ruth 1:21

I had plenty when I left, but the Lord has brought me back empty handed. Why should you call me Naomi, now that the Lord has afflicted me, and the Almighty has brought misfortune on me?’

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, ‘Let me now go into the fields and gather leftover grain behind anyone who will allow me.’ ‘Go, my daughter,’ she replied.