Ruth 1:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,”
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BSBPD
“Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And Elimelech husband of Naomi dieth, and she is left, she and her two sons;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Ruth 1:3 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 4:1Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!”
- Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
- Hebrews 12:6For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
- Hebrews 12:10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
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