Ruth 1:4 net — So her sons married Moabite women.(One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) And they continued to live there about ten…

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"So her sons married Moabite women.(One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) And they continued to live there about ten years."

— Ruth 1:4, NET Bible

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Ruth 1 — Context

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¶ A Family Tragedy: Famine and Death During the time of the judges there was a famine in the land of Judah. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah went to live as a resident foreigner in the region of Moab, along with his wife and two sons.

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(Now the man’s name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were of the clan of Ephrath from Bethlehem in Judah.) They entered the region of Moab and settled there.

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Sometime later Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, so she and her two sons were left alone.

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So her sons married Moabite women.(One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) And they continued to live there about ten years.

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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!

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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.

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Ruth Returns with Naomi Now as she and her two daughters-in-law began to leave the place where she had been living to return to the land of Judah,

Ruth 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:4 say?
Ruth 1:4 in the NET Bible reads: “So her sons married Moabite women.(One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) And they continued to live there about ten years.”
Where is Ruth 1:4 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote Ruth?
Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.
What are the major themes of Ruth?
Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 1:4.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:4 in?
Ruth 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ruth 1:4?
Ruth 1:4 reads (NET): “So her sons married Moabite women.(One was named Orpah and the other Ruth.) And they continued to live there about ten years.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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