Thematic Bible: Naomi, of her husband


Thematic Bible



Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons. Verse ConceptsWidows

both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two children and without her husband. Verse ConceptsActual WidowsBereavement

"Don't call me Naomi. Call me Mara," she answered, "for the Almighty has made me very bitter. I left full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has pronounced [judgment] on me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?"

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