unfoldingWord_en_tn/rut/01/03.md

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  • she was left with her two sons - "Naomi had only her two sons with her" (UDB)
  • took wives - "married"
  • of the women of Moab - Naomi's sons married women who were from the tribe of Moab. The Moabites worshiped other gods.
  • the name of one - "the name of one of the women"
  • the name of the other - "the name of the other woman"
  • ten years - Ten years after Elimelek and Naomi came to the country of Moab, their sons Mahalon and Chilon died.
  • leaving Naomi - Naomi was widowed.