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1 Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there.
4 Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also.
6 Naomi, returning homeward,
8 dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her.
14 Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her.
19 They two come to Beth-lehem, where they are gladly received.
