Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. New Living Translation both Mahlon and Kilion died. This left Naomi alone, without her two sons or her husband. English Standard Version and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. Berean Standard Bible both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband. King James Bible And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. New King James Version Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died; so the woman survived her two sons and her husband. New American Standard Bible Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. NASB 1995 Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and the woman was bereft of her two children and her husband. NASB 1977 Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died; and the woman was bereft of her two children and her husband. Legacy Standard Bible Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and the woman was left without her two children and her husband. Amplified Bible and then both Mahlon and Chilion also died, so the woman [Naomi] was left without her two sons and her husband. Christian Standard Bible both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and the woman was left without her two children and without her husband. Holman Christian Standard Bible both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two children and without her husband. American Standard Version And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. Contemporary English Version Mahlon and Chilion also died. Now Naomi had no husband or sons. English Revised Version And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then both Mahlon and Chilion died as well. So Naomi was left alone, without her two sons or her husband. Good News Translation Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left all alone, without husband or sons. International Standard Version both Mahlon and Chilion died, leaving Naomi alone with neither her husband nor her two sons. Majority Standard Bible both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband. NET Bible Then Naomi's two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, also died. So the woman was left all alone--bereaved of her two children as well as her husband! New Heart English Bible Mahlon and Kilion both died, and the woman was bereaved of her two children and of her husband. Webster's Bible Translation And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left by her two sons and her husband. World English Bible Mahlon and Chilion both died, and the woman was bereaved of her two children and of her husband. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they die also, both of them—Mahlon and Chilion—and the woman is left of her two children and of her husband. Young's Literal Translation And they die also, both of them -- Mahlon and Chilion -- and the woman is left of her two children and of her husband. Smith's Literal Translation And Mahlon and chilion, also they two, will die; and the woman will be left of her two children and of her husband. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they both died, to wit, Mahalon and Chelion: and the woman was left alone, having lost both her sons and her husband. Catholic Public Domain Version And they both died, namely Mahlon and Chilion, and the woman was left alone, bereaved of her two children and her husband. New American Bible both Mahlon and Chilion died also, and the woman was left with neither her two boys nor her husband. New Revised Standard Version both Mahlon and Chilion also died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Malion and Calion, her two sons, died; and the woman was bereft of her husband and her two sons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And both her sons, Malyun and Kelyoon, died, and the woman was bereft of her husband and of both her sons OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. Brenton Septuagint Translation And both Maalon and Chelaion died also; and the woman was left of her husband and her two sons. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naomi Becomes a Widow…4who took Moabite women as their wives, one named Orpah and the other named Ruth. And after they had lived in Moab about ten years, 5both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband. Cross References Job 1:18-19 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, / when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” Genesis 38:11 Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house. 2 Kings 4:1 Now 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!” Genesis 23:19 After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. 1 Samuel 4:19-21 Now Eli’s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant and about to give birth. When she heard the news of the capture of God’s ark and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband, she collapsed and gave birth, for her labor pains overtook her. / As she was dying, the women attending to her said, “Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son!” But she did not respond or pay any heed. / And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured and her father-in-law and her husband had been killed. 2 Samuel 14:7 Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, ‘Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!’ So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband’s name or posterity on the earth.” Jeremiah 6:26 O daughter of my people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as you would for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. Lamentations 1:1 How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave. Ezekiel 24:16-18 “Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded. Isaiah 47:9 These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. Matthew 22:25 Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. Luke 7:12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother. Acts 9:39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. 1 Timothy 5:5 The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers. Treasury of Scripture And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. A. Deuteronomy 32:29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! Psalm 89:30-32 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; … Jeremiah 2:19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts. and the woman Isaiah 49:21 Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? Matthew 22:25-27 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: … Luke 7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. Jump to Previous Bereft Children Chilion Chil'ion Die Died End Husband Kilion Mahlon NaomiJump to Next Bereft Children Chilion Chil'ion Die Died End Husband Kilion Mahlon NaomiRuth 1 1. Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there4. Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also 6. Naomi, returning homeward 8. dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her 14. Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her 19. The two come to Bethlehem, where they are gladly received both Mahlon and Chilion also died The deaths of Mahlon and Chilion mark a significant turning point in the narrative. Their names, which mean "sickness" and "wasting" respectively, may foreshadow their untimely deaths. This event occurs in Moab, a land often at odds with Israel, highlighting the peril of leaving the Promised Land during a time of famine. Theologically, their deaths can be seen as a divine judgment or a consequence of leaving Bethlehem, the "house of bread," for a foreign land. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of faithfulness to God’s covenant. and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband Persons / Places / Events 1. NaomiA central figure in the Book of Ruth, Naomi is a widow who loses her two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, in the land of Moab. Her account is one of loss, faith, and redemption. 2. Mahlon and Chilion The sons of Naomi and Elimelech. Their deaths leave Naomi bereft of her immediate family, setting the stage for the account of Ruth's loyalty and the eventual redemption of Naomi's family line. 3. Moab A region east of the Dead Sea, where Naomi and her family had moved to escape famine in Bethlehem. Moabites were often seen as outsiders by the Israelites, adding a layer of cultural tension to the account. 4. Elimelech Naomi's husband, whose death precedes that of his sons. His decision to move to Moab initiates the events that unfold in the Book of Ruth. 5. Bethlehem The original home of Naomi and her family, and the eventual destination to which Naomi returns. Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of King David and, later, Jesus Christ. Teaching Points The Reality of LossNaomi's experience reminds us that loss is a part of life. As believers, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty even when we face profound grief. Faith in Adversity Naomi's account encourages us to maintain faith during difficult times. Her eventual return to Bethlehem signifies a return to God's promises and provision. Community and Support The account highlights the importance of community. Naomi's relationship with Ruth demonstrates the strength found in supportive relationships during times of hardship. God's Redemption Plan Despite the immediate tragedy, Naomi's account is part of a larger redemption account, culminating in the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus Christ. This teaches us that God can bring good out of our suffering. Cultural Barriers and God's Grace Ruth's Moabite identity and her acceptance into the Israelite community illustrate God's grace transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries.(5) And they died.--Clearly as quite young men. It is not for us to say how far those are right who see in the death of Elimelech and his sons God's punishment for the disregard of His law. Thus Naomi is left alone, as one on whom comes suddenly the loss of children and widowhood.Verse 5. - And, to make a long story short, Machlon and Chillon died also both of them. "Like green apples," says Fuller, "cudgelled off the tree." But why "cudgelled?" There is no evidence in the text of Divine displeasure, and the Christian expositor, when going beyond the text in quest of principles, should not forget the tower of Siloam, and the victims of Pilate s bloodthirstiness (see Luke 13:1-5). And the woman was left of her two children and of her husband. That is, "of her two children as well as of her husband." She became as it were their relict too. She remained behind after they had gone on before. If all sentiment were to be taken out of the expression, it might then be simply said, in very commonplace prose, she survived them. Poor woman! "Of the two sexes," says Fuller, "the woman is the weaker; of women, old women are most feeble; of old women, widows most woeful; of widows, those that are poor, their plight most pitiful; of poor widows, those who want children, their case most doleful; of widows that want children, those that once had them, and after lost them, their estate most desolate; of widows that have had children, those that are strangers in a foreign country, their condition most comfortless. Yet all these met together in Naomi, as in the center of sorrow, to make the measure of her misery pressed down, shaken together, running over. I conclude, therefore, many men have had affliction - none like Job; many women have had tribulation - none like Naomi." CHAPTER 1:6-14. Hebrew bothשְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) Mahlon מַחְל֣וֹן (maḥ·lō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4248: Mahlon -- the first husband of Ruth and Chilion וְכִלְי֑וֹן (wə·ḵil·yō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3630: Chilion -- a son of Naomi also גַם־ (ḡam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and died, וַיָּמ֥וּתוּ (way·yā·mū·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and Naomi הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female was left וַתִּשָּׁאֵר֙ (wat·tiš·šā·’êr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant without her two מִשְּׁנֵ֥י (miš·šə·nê) Preposition-m | Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) sons יְלָדֶ֖יהָ (yə·lā·ḏe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring and without her husband. וּמֵאִישָֽׁהּ׃ (ū·mê·’î·šāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Ruth 1:5 NIVRuth 1:5 NLT Ruth 1:5 ESV Ruth 1:5 NASB Ruth 1:5 KJV Ruth 1:5 BibleApps.com Ruth 1:5 Biblia Paralela Ruth 1:5 Chinese Bible Ruth 1:5 French Bible Ruth 1:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 1:5 Mahlon and Chilion died both of them (Ru Rut.) |
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