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To be totally sure no one knows. The story is largely apocryphal and the text does not go into any detail preferring to reflect on the motives and actions of the protagonists.

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Who is the mother-in-law of Ruth in the bible?

The mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible is Naomi. Ruth was married to Naomi's son, but after his death, Ruth chose to stay with Naomi and care for her. Their relationship demonstrates loyalty and love between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.


Who were Naomi's daughter-in-laws?

In the bible Naomi had two daughter in laws one was Ruth and the other was oprah.


Who are naomi and Ruth?

Naomi and Ruth are characters from the Bible, featured in the Book of Ruth. Naomi was Ruth's mother-in-law, while Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to stay with Naomi and follow her after her husband's death. Their story highlights themes of loyalty, faithfulness, and the rewards of staying committed to one's family.


Why did Naomi raised Obed and not his mother Ruth?

It depends on how the question is read.Why did Naomi raise Obed instead of raising Ruth?Ruth was not Naomi's daughter, but her daughter-in-law, so it would make no sense for Naomi to raise Ruth. The two would have met, presumably, when Ruth was already an adult.Why did Naomi raise Obed instead of Ruth raising Obed?Presumably, Naomi wanted to dote on her step-grandson while Ruth continued to work in the fields. Additionally, Obed was now Naomi's male heir which made him very special to her in Biblical times.Of course, it may well have been a Biblical mistake as well.


Who was naomi in the Old Testament?

Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. When Naomi's son (Ruth's husband) died, Ruth refused to leave Naomi. Ruth went with Naomi back to her home town, where she remarried with a member of Naomi's husband's family. This blood line followed into the birth of David, who later came the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore Naomi is considered to be of the bloodline of Jesus Christ.

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How does Ruth react when Naomi decides to return to her homeland?

She was of course saddened. However, Ruth decides to go with her becasue she loved Naomi and did not want her to go or be alone.


Who is the mother-in-law of Ruth in the bible?

The mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible is Naomi. Ruth was married to Naomi's son, but after his death, Ruth chose to stay with Naomi and care for her. Their relationship demonstrates loyalty and love between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.


Who is elimelech in the book of Ruth?

He was the Ruth's father-in-law, and husband to Naomi.


What relation is Naomi to Ruth in the Bible?

Naomi was Ruth mother in law, as she was Ruth's husband (Mahlon) mother


What was Ruth's oath to Naomi?

Ruth told Naomi that , her people would be her people and where Naomi went she would go.


Did Ruth and naomi return to Jerusalem in book of Ruth?

In the book of Ruth we read that both Naomi and Ruth did return to Jerusalem , from Moab.


Did Naomi own the land in the book of Ruth?

Naomi is the wife of Ruth in the ending of the book of Ruth in the Old Testament...


Was Ruth a stranger to naomi at first?

Ruth lived in Moab another country , from which Naomi came from.


Who were Naomi's daughter-in-laws?

In the bible Naomi had two daughter in laws one was Ruth and the other was oprah.


In the Bible Who is Naomi's daughter in law?

Ruth Ruth_1:22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. Now they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.


Who are naomi and Ruth?

Naomi and Ruth are characters from the Bible, featured in the Book of Ruth. Naomi was Ruth's mother-in-law, while Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to stay with Naomi and follow her after her husband's death. Their story highlights themes of loyalty, faithfulness, and the rewards of staying committed to one's family.


What is the birth name of Naomi Pharr?

Naomi Pharr's birth name is Naomi Ruth Moreman.