Women of the Bible · Old Testament
The Story of Naomi
Also: Naomi (Kiswahili)
Widow of Bethlehem, mother-in-law of Ruth.
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Introduction
Naomi went with her husband Elimelech to Moab in a famine. After he and her two sons died, she returned to Bethlehem with Ruth, calling herself Mara, bitter. Ruth 1:1–5Ruth 1:19–21
She guided Ruth toward Boaz and cared for Ruth's son Obed; the women said a son had been born to Naomi. Ruth 3:1–4Ruth 4:14–17
Told in: Ruth
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Return to Bethlehem
Bereaved in Moab, Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth.
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People: Ruth
Guides Ruth
Ruth 2:19–23 · Ruth 3:1–4 · Ruth 4:14–17
Naomi recognizes Boaz as a close relative and advises Ruth; she nurses Obed.
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Books associated with Naomi
- Ruth Their story appears here
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