Overview
The Bible addresses elimelech across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ruth. Closely related themes include Readings, Select, Riches, Gleaning and Poor, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Naomi, Boaz and Ruth.
Key Bible verses about elimelech
Old Testament
Ruth
And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. continued: Heb. were
And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. Boaz: Gr. Booz
And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.
People in the Bible and elimelech
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying elimelech for yourself
- Begin with Ruth 1:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Naomi, Boaz and Ruth and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Readings, Select, Riches, Gleaning and Poor, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about elimelech?
The Bible addresses elimelech across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ruth. Closely related themes include Readings, Select, Riches, Gleaning and Poor, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Naomi, Boaz and Ruth.
How many Bible verses are about elimelech?
The Bible references elimelech in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention elimelech?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ruth 1:2: “And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. continued: Heb. were”
Which people in the Bible are associated with elimelech?
Naomi, Boaz and Ruth.
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