# to the elders and to all the people

This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.

# all that was Elimelek's and all that was Kilion's and Mahlon's

This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.

# from the hand of Naomi

The hand of Naomi represents Naomi. She was responsible for the money exchange. Alternate translation: "from Naomi" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])