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NASB | Ruth 1:1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ruth 1:1 In the days when the judges governed [Israel], there was a famine in the land [of Canaan]. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live temporarily in the country of Moab with his wife and his two sons. |
Subject: Which "land of Moab" in Ruth? |
Bible Note: Hello Jim, Two things: 1. During the period of the judges (Ruth 1:1) every man did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25), so it is no surprise that Elimelech journeyed to where he should not be (Moab). 2. Rahab was under the ban and should have been executed with the rest of the city. Instead, not only is she set free but is commended for her faith (Heb 11:31). As I stated to you before, the one who has faith in the one true God is gladly received by Him. May I be so bold as to say the same of you and me. We had no part in God's covenant and were under wrath until by faith we turned to Him through faith provided by the finished work of Christ. Steve |