Ruth 1:3

Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left [a widow] with her two sons.

2 Kings 4:1

Now one of the wives of a man of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha [for help], saying “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant [reverently] feared the Lord; but the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves [in payment for a loan].”

Psalm 34:19

Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous,
But the Lord rescues him from them all.

Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”

Hebrews 12:10-11

For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.

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Summary

Ruth 1:3

And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

And she was

2 Kings 4:1

Psalm 34:19

Hebrews 12:6

Bible References

And she was

Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous,
But the Lord rescues him from them all.

For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”