Which was about ten years too long. Probably they did not intend to remain so long when they went there; they only meant to be in Moab for a little…

And Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died
According to Josephus ^F24 , after he had dwelt in the land ten years…

Elimelech's care to provide for his family should not be blamed; but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. And that removal …