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. T -6d$zA ^C(D`Ed8 BR. Apparently soon after the settlement of the family. He lived during the period of the Judges, had a hereditary possession near Bethlehem, and is chiefly known as the husband of Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ru and ancestress of David the king. It provides us with a look at the life of the common person in Israel 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. The oldest daughter (who will become the mother of Moab) saw their situation as impossible. It is also true (as God Himself says above) that God also punishes the guilty, but that is not the totality of who God is. Dagn ), the Syrian and Canaanite god of seed, vegetation, and crops. It has been supplied by the translators. 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. Elimelech appears to have been a man of faith who did not or could not be fully faithful. I remember responding to Nate, Neither do the rest of us. Well, if this is true of us, it is certainly true of the Moabites. The oldest daughter went first, bearing a son whom she named Moab. Elimelech died in Moab. He is the ancestor of the Moabites of today. Elimelech died, whereupon Mahlon and Chilion both married local women. In our text (as in Judges and everywhere else in Scripture), man looks bad, very bad, and God looks good, very good. DAGON (Heb. He could have helped more, since he was wealthy. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. Elamtu), region on the edge of the southwestern part of the Iranian plateau, modern Khuzistan, Sidon Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. These are the times of darkness when godliness should shine forth as a brilliant light. The wonder is that God remained faithful to those who so easily abandoned Him. You will note from the first verse of chapter 1 that the setting for the story of Ruth is the times of the judges. Much more common is the pattern in which a single character is introduced, his fathers and forefathers are fully described, and his story then related. WebElimelech and his sons all died in Moab, leaving Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah widowed. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. Both were related to Naomi in the same way. In the dark shadows of the days of the judges, we find two individuals whose lives are truly lights in the darkness. And thus there is no evidence of repentance on her part at this point in time. And so this older daughter persuaded her younger sister that both of them needed to get their father drunk, and then each should lie with him, so that they might produce offspring for their father. Good News Translation It is not for us to say how far those are right who see in the death of Elimelech and his sons Gods punishment for the disregard of His endobj
- In 2012, I became a member of juFORUM, a Germany-wide network of young scientists. He was one of the c, JETHRO 21 I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. Text Copyright 2005 by Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin and Torah.org. Humans cannot see beyond these two alternatives but God has another choice. Part of the story about Naomi plays there, and another part in Bethlehem. Who thinks of Orpah today? In Ugaritic documents of the 13th century the name is written Imlk and pronounced either Ili-Milku or Ili-Malku. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. One manifestation of Gods mercy, expressed through His sovereignty, is His providential working at times when there appears to be no hope. The danger of practicing pragmatism above principle. It was a bad start, and sadly things didnt get any better over time. ; "God [or my God] is king"), the husband of *Naomi and father of Mahlon and *Chilion, from Beth-Lehem in Judah. (3) One gets the impression that those who remained in Bethlehem fared reasonably well during the famine; certainly better than Naomi and her family did. Ruth would have none of this foolish talk, and she made this abundantly clear to her mother-in-law. . 3 When Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel. Now I should stop to say that I firmly believe in the sovereignty of God, that God is in absolute control of everything that takes place on this earth. %
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. 2 Kings 4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. <>
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. After only ten years in Moab, Elimelechs sons also died. I was bereaved and barren, dismissed and divorced. The only hope Naomi sees for Orpah and Ruth is the hope of finding a Moabite husband and bearing children. Lot and his two daughters are now living in a cave. 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. We, who are not certain of our genealogies, derive names from our forefathers. 14 In her first attempt, Naomi issues a parting blessing, punctuated by a farewell kiss (verse 9). In fact, my study for this sermon has caused me to think of Naomi in even less flattering terms. Naomi and her sons lived in Moab for ten years and then both Mahlon and Kilion died as well, childless. (7) Naomi does appear to have one thing right humanly speaking, Naomis chances of perpetuating her husbands line are between slim and none. To do it any other way was to disobey God. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 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. . Beth-lehem-judahso called to distinguish it from a town of the same name in Zebulun. Both the Benjamites sin and their judgment are similar to what happened in Genesis 19. And one of these two Ruth is a Moabite, not an Israelite. You, leaders, did not stand among the ruins like Moses did. And his little boys died too. Neither does she mention the mistreatment they would likely receive because Moab is Israels enemy, but they could probably read between the lines. ." Moab is where Elimelech died. Text Copyright 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. WebDeutsches Jungforschernetzwerk - juFORUM e.V. God had just destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of their great sin. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.) She has chosen to permanently leave her homeland and family and to embrace Israel, the Israelites, and Israels God as her own, forever. After the death of their father, the two sons married Moabite women. Naomi counseled Orpah and Ruth to do what seemed right in their eyes. Rabbi Shimon Ben Gamliel said: The ancestors who used the power of Divine Inspiration drew names out of (future) events; we who do not have access to Divine Inspiration, draw names from our forefathers (Genesis Rabbah 37,7)., What does the name Elimelech mean? Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. RACHEL (Heb. Call me Mara because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly. In the past, Naomi was always portrayed in a somewhat flattering way. 12 May the LORD reward your efforts! Ruth is never dealt with as a second-class believer. The ancestors, since they knew their genealogies, would derive names from events. Ruths words are her covenant with Naomi, with Israel, and with God, patterned after Gods covenant with Abraham and his descendants: Only death will be able to separate me from you! (Ruth 1:16-17). But he by no means leaves the guilty unpunished, responding to the transgression of fathers by dealing with children and childrens children, to the third and fourth generation (Exodus 34:6-7, emphasis mine). The son of the oldest daughter was named Moab; the son of the younger daughter was named Ammon. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her. There is no reason for you to return to Judah with me! Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk (1717March 11, 1787) was a rabbi and one of the great founding Rebbes of the Hasidic movement. They rejected him as they rejected others. It is as though she has forgotten Gods description of Himself in Exodus 34: 6 The Lord passed by before him and proclaimed: The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, 7 keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. 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. When it sees people coming, it immediately runs away. They produced offspring for the Benjamites by orchestrating the kidnapping and rape of 200 virgins.26 The Israelites were like Moabs mother in that they were thinking and acting like Moabites. W. Moran, The Amarna Letters (1992), 326; W. Watson and N. Wyatt (eds. Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. He was right, but, was there, perhaps, a personal element in his reaction? Humanly speaking, staying with Naomi does not offer much promise of a good life for these Moabite widows. What a marvelous woman of faith Ruth was. Naomi, so to speak, put all of her eggs into one basket marriage and bearing children. , ' eylam; Elamite halhatamti; Akk. 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. The men in the family die, leaving Naomi alone with her two daughters-in- law, Ruth and Orpah. (February 22, 2023). Because he abandoned his people during a famine. If our text tells us anything about God, it is that His ways are not our ways. Follow your sister-in-law back home! 16 But Ruth replied. Some years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely Christian in a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. Elimelech died, and the sons married two Moabite women: Mahlon married Ruth and Chilion married Orpah. I am no longer capable of giving birth to sons who might become your husbands! Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. 6 So she decided to return home from the region of Moab, accompanied by her daughters-in-law, because while she was living in Moab she had heard that the Lord had shown concern for his people, reversing the famine by providing abundant crops. Like a faithful shepherd whose corral- fence fell as darkness approached. The suffering of His people, whether for sins they have committed or for living righteously, is but the prelude to His glorious salvation. 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. 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. 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). But when Ruth refused to return to her people and accompanied her to Bethlehem, Boaz entered the picture, a close relative, a possible redeemer. 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! Here the name reflects the mans essence.The name of one was Peleg, for in his days, the entire world became divided (ni-peleg-a) (Geneis 10,25) This name was was given for Dispersion (after the Tower of Babel) that occurred during Pelegs lifetime. In this emergency, she was proposing an unconventional solution to their problem. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. 12 Go back home, my daughters! 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. WebRuth 1:3. 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. Ruth becomes a true Israelite in spite of Naomis persistent encouragement to return to her Moabite roots. Instead, it was God who demonstrated His sovereignty by bringing about the chain of events that culminated in the establishment of monarchy in Israel. Moabs hostility and opposition to Israel continued on into the period of the Judges. The closing chapters of the Book of Judges contain some of the most gruesome accounts in all of the Bible homosexual Benjamites want to rape a guest in their city; a woman is brutally gang raped by these same men; her husband seems more than willing to sacrifice her to save his life, and then he chops her dead body into twelve pieces which he delivers to every part of Israel. 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. 2013Mrz 20185 Jahre. May the Lord show you the same kind of devotion that you have shown to your deceased husbands and to me! Both women initially refused to heed Naomis exhortation to leave her and return to Moab. She believes in a God who is all powerful, but who is not merciful and compassionate. The resolution to these irregularities is primarily exegetical. (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. At the very times when outward appearances look to us as though God is against us, God is at work behind the scenes for us. 17 See Ruth 4:17, 21-22. Ruth would not only do this until death separated them, she would do so in death. 12 The word new is not in the original text. (One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) Naomi was preoccupied with the here and now, rather than trusting in Gods covenant promises by faith. In her thinking, God had stripped her of all hope by taking her husband and her sons in death, and by preventing their wives from bearing children. A godly Israelite would not only trust in the one true God, Yahweh, they would also know that there are no other gods. Naomi adds one final argument in favor of Orpah and Ruth returning home to Moab. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:13-16). 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. We will return with you to your people., 11 But Naomi replied, Go back home, my daughters! He thought that he would be King. I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. My impression is that Naomi had changed not only in her appearance (she may not have aged well in Moab), but also in spirit. We should learn from Naomi that if barrenness is ones earthly fate, our heavenly fate is vastly different. One has to ponder the outcome of her decision. Following their deaths, his wife Naomi returned 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. You, leaders, did not stand at the opening like Moses. Amen (Romans 11:33-36). The name itself is attested in the *El-Amarna letters of the 14th century b.c.e. Who was Elimelech? We are not told how wide-spread it was, but we do know that it affected Bethlehem (which ironically means house of bread). If God has it in for Naomi, what woman in her right mind would want to be closely associated with her? 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. 15 In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. She urged her daughters-in-law to return to their mothers home, with the expectation that the LORD would bless them with security in a marriage to a new12 Moabite husband. Orpah succumbed to Naomis reasoning and chose to pursue what appeared to be in her best interest. The second clue that this name is meant to be interpreted is how the verse presents it. 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. The chapter ends with the authors assessment of where things stand, with a hint of what lies ahead. Fearing they would be overrun by the Israelites, Balak (king of Moab)4 hired Balaam to curse Israel. We should notice that it was not until after Elimelechs death that they married. 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. Both were traveling with Naomi as she made her way toward Israel. 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. Put another way, the title of this book is Ruth, not Orpah. He will do what he says he will do. He stood in the opening and blocked it with his body. Like Moabs mother, the Israelites reasoned that due to their circumstances, an Israelite line might become extinct. 15 The translations differ here. Let us reflect on these contrasts for a moment. This time it is Orpah who kisses Naomi goodbye. It led to a hopeless fatalism: It doesnt really matter what I say or do; God is against me, and there is nothing I can do about it.. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. It says in verse three that Elimelech died in Moab. Who were Naomis daughter in laws? The best thing for Orpah and Ruth to do was to return to their people and their gods, Naomi concluded. He is the ancestor of the Ammonites of today (Genesis 19:30-38, emphasis mine). Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. Naomi should teach us to be careful about accepting the counsel of those who seem to be well meaning. Refer to each styles convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates. There were no men nearby to marry, she reasoned, so there was no conventional way25 for them to bear children and thus to preserve their fathers line. ELIMELECH (Heb. May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection! (Ruth 2:10-12, emphasis mine). God is always at his work. Naomi signifies my amiable or pleasant one; Mahlon and Chilion signify sickness and consumption. endobj
What could have led them to this interpretation? The word redeem means to set free by paying a price. In the case of Ruth and Naomi, Elimelechs property had either been sold or was under some kind of mortgage, and the rights to the land had passed to Ruths husband, Mahlon, when Elimelech died. It took two attempts to convince Orpah to turn back and three attempts to convince Naomi that her efforts to turn Ruth away were futile. First, she insisted that Naomi must cease urging her to turn back. When Naomi returns to Bethlehem, she finds most of the residents of the city still living there, and judging by what we are told about Boaz, they appear to have done fairly well. 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. Follow your sister-in-law back home! (Ruth 1:15). Apr. 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her. 36 In this way both of Lots daughters became pregnant by their father. When a famine came to the area around Bethlehem, Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab (Moab was the name of Lot's elder How wrong she was! endobj
Judaism. The tale begins not in Israel or Judah but in Moab, where the Israelite Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, and her two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, went during a famine in Judah. Naomi saw singleness (widowhood for her) and childlessness as a curse, while Paul taught that singleness could facilitate ministry to others and to God (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). The term she used to refer to Him Shaddai was a term that emphasized Gods great power. They were both Moabite women, close to the same age. ELAM (Heb. We need to bear in mind that what is at stake here is the Messianic line, the line which will ultimately bring forth Messiah. Her commitment is not just to Naomi; it is a lifetime commitment to Israel and to her God. It must have been on Naomis watch that these two sons married their Moabite wives Orpah and Ruth. They would be a reminder that Elimelech and Naomi had left Bethlehem when the going got tough. Now it's ironic that he left Bethlehem because he was afraid he couldn't survive there, yet he went over into Moab and died anyway. Naomi was now left without a husband, without sons, and without grandchildren. They came empty (at least according to Naomis assessment see verse 21), but God would not let them go hungry (or childless). 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. This is the edited manuscript of Lesson 1 in the series, Ruth: A Story of Redemption, prepared by Robert L. Deffinbaugh on January 10, 2010. Naomi returned to her homeland accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. 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. For I am too old to get married again. We will not focus overmuch on the details as much as on the concepts. ). We find Ruth contrasted with Orpah, and then with Naomi. No wonder Naomi finally ceased trying to convince her to turn back (verse 18). as Ili-Milku, a variant of the name Milk-ilu, ruler of Gezer. In addition, why would a private individual carry a name that signifies royalty. His counsel (even though it effectively called God a liar) was given as though it were in her best interest. 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). The Bible did not say how this happened, but the household was now comprised of three widows. Even professing Christians can fall victim to the tyranny of the urgent. In Judges 19-21, we find a similar situation. If Elimelech, Naomi, Mahlon, and Kilion suffered because of their sins, they deserved it. It had been at least ten years since Naomi and her family had left them. She does not acknowledge sin on her part (and Elimelechs), and she does not seek to repent. And both (at least initially) were committed to staying with Naomi, even if that meant immigrating to Israel. To her, Gods blessings should appear now, in the form of bread, an eligible bachelor (marriage), and babies. And they continued to live there about ten years. They need new or different husbands to marry and to bear children. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? The story of Ruth and Boaz (yes, and even Naomi) should encourage us to live godly lives in dark days, days of unbelief, disobedience, and disregard for the Word of God. 16 But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. The Midrash explains: What does a fox watch out for in the ruins? WebElimelech was a member of the tribe of Judah, a native of Bethlehem Judah, a man of wealth and probably head of a family or clan ( Ruth 1:2,3; 2:1,3 ). However, the date of retrieval is often important. ; Akkad. She seems to have little or no conviction regarding her sins, the sins of her husband, or of the sins of the nation. My sense is that most of the residents of Bethlehem stayed in Bethlehem, rather than leaving to sojourn in a foreign country during the days of the famine. https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/elimelech, "Elimelech While they were in Moab, Elimelech died, leaving Naomi and her two sons. That person is a true Jew at heart. Such people are in misery, and honestly, they make those around them miserable as well. From these events, we can easily see that the Moabites were no friend to Israel. ." 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. 3 0 obj
Many tears were shed, but in the end both women refused to leave Naomi and return to their mothers home. There do not appear to be many generations between Boaz and David, but biblical genealogies dont always include every genealogical link in such cases. Encyclopedia.com. God has chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. Now it is true that Machlon, Kilyon, and Elimelech pass quickly from the scene and Orpah follows them soon thereafter. Think of it: Naomi and her husband leave the land where God promised to bless them. This, of course, is Naomis meaning. 1 Shout for joy, O barren one who has not given birth! Such is not the case, my friend, and seeing her as some kind of heroine will distort our understanding of the message of this wonderful book. Judah married a Canaanite woman, and two of his sons died because of their sin. 4 0 obj
The New Covenant promises that God will write the law on the hearts of those He has chosen for salvation, whether Jew or Gentile. Naomi is not at all like Ruth or Boaz; she is, in fact, a backdrop against which Ruth and Boaz are contrasted. 1 During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. I pray that you, like Ruth, have forsaken all confidence in yourself and have cast yourself upon the one true God for salvation. As they entered Bethlehem, they became the talk of the town. Who would want a Moabite wife, especially a widow? Encyclopaedia Judaica. And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. WebChoices bring consequences, and Elimelech's wrong choices brought death. Such are the products of our pleasant things, weak and infirm, fading and dying. What are the advantages and disadvantages of video capture hardware? 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. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! xkOF;GBYH6=3fn=3_]o{09j?]YNvflo'N_~iv4:8N.N";>5"!2M*bNH$!E/EA@e|h9!MSrj:3Y^&!:Xqw-8O?n#-"XY+;-ZN$ayCp}k _F+w +g du]yB2 (0#`2BYfeu(pV,!g\A:>ffY)Yr,gl}*>3|5g-a>F#oE|v0m7G;o}\B,=y"Z|GMogbAD[ J6tW8!jm4GIt\ul4yg2b>x|YH&-B(k7zk4%>5z$@Q8nK+ja4aAqTND&QqM @%(g]v/mnn-vTY2^JrxVNgl/'u:K-cdw>-xs_X0$%.$f#X2l| @n:c
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