Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That she might return. —Literally, and she returned. Clearly, therefore, the three women actually began the journey; and …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab:

It is often the case that, when our idols…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return
from the country of Moab

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Naomi began to think of returning after the death of her two sons. When death comes into a family, it should reform what is wrong there. Earth is m…

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