Ruth 1:2

1:2

Elimelech <0458> [Elimelech.]

The Rabbins say, that Elimelech was the son of Salmon, who married Rahab; and that Naomi was his niece.

Naomi <05281> [Naomi.]

Mahlon <04248> [Mahlon.]

It is imagined, and not without probability, that Mahlon and Chilion are the same with Joash and Saraph, mentioned in 1 Ch 4:22.

Ephrath <0673> [Ephrathites.]

[continued. Heb. were.]