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Ruth 1:1 (CEV)

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¹ Before Israel was ruled by kings, Elimelech from the tribe of Ephrath lived in the town of Bethlehem. His wife was named Naomi, and their two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. But when their crops failed, they moved to the country of Moab. And while they wer

Definition(s):
Elimelech (E-limm-e-lekh): my God is king
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Ephrath (Eff-rath):
Mahlon (Mah-lon):