ruth-1:11-13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 1:6-18

See here, I. The good affection Naomi bore to the land of Israel, Ruth 1:6. Though she could not stay in it while the famine lasted, she would not stay out of it when the famine ceased. Though the country of Moab had afforded her shelter and supply in a time of need, yet she did not intend it should be her rest for ever; no land should be that but the holy land, in which the sanctuary of God was, of which he had said, This is my rest for ever. Observe, 1. God, at last, returned in mercy to his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:11

And Naomi said, turn again, my daughters ,.... Supposing this resolution of theirs only arose from a natural affection, and not from any love to the God or people of Israel; at least doubting whether it was so or not, and willing to try whether anyone, or both of them, were really from a principle of religion inclined to go with her; and desirous that they would thoroughly consider what they did, lest they should repent and apostatize, and bring a reproach upon the true religion: why will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:12

Turn again, my daughters, go your way ,.... This she repeated still to try their affections to her, and especially whether there was any real love to the God of Israel, his people, and worship, but still proceeds upon the same topic: for I am too old to have an husband ; and can never think of marrying again on account of age, nor can you surely ever think I should, at these years I am now arrived to: if I should say I have hope ; of marrying, and bearing children; suppose that: ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:13

Would you tarry for them till they were grown ?.... It is not to be thought that they would tarry till she was married and had children, and then till these infants were grown up to men's estate, and be marriageable; for though Tamar tarried for Shelah, yet he was born, and of some years of age, though not a grown man, Genesis 38:11 . would ye stay for them from having husbands ? they were young widows, and it was fit they should marry again; and it could not be imagined that they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 1:11

Are there yet any more sons - This was spoken in allusion to the custom, that when a married brother died without leaving posterity, his brother should take his widow; and the children of such a marriage were accounted the children of the deceased brother. There is something very persuasive and affecting in the address of Naomi to her daughters-in-law. Let us observe the particulars: - She intimates that she had no other sons to give them. That she was not with child; so there... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:6-14

Longing for the old home. Brings to view I. NAOMI 'S RESOLUTION . No wonder that she formed it; for— 1. The ties that bound her to the land of Moab had been snapped by the hand of death. In the death of her husband there was the disruption of the house-band . In the deaths of her two sons who had become husbands , the only other bands or bonds that could keep together for Naomi a home in Moab were burst. Matthew Henry says, "The land of Moab was now become a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:10-14

Separation. These three women were bound together by the memory of common happiness, by the memory of common sorrows. The proposal that they should part, however reasonable and just, could not but reopen the flood-gates of their grief. Orpah found her consolation in her home in Moab, and Ruth found hers in Naomi's life-long society and affection. But as the three stand before us on the borders of the land, as Naomi begs her daughters-in-law to return, the sorrow and the sanctity of human... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:11

And Naomi said, Turn back, my daughters. To what purpose should you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb, that might be husbands to you? According to the old Levirate law—a survival of rude and barbarous times—Orpah and Ruth, having had husbands who died without issue, would have been entitled to claim marriage with their husbands' brothers, if such surviving brothers there had been (see Deuteronomy 25:5-9 ; Matthew 22:24-28 ). And if the surviving brothers were too young to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:12

Turn back, my daughters, go; for I am too old to have a husband. But even if I could say, I have hope; yea, even if I had a husband this very night; yea, even if I had already given birth to sons; ( Ruth 1:13 ) would ye therefore wait till they grew up? would ye therefore shut yourselves up so as not to have husbands? nay, my daughters; for my lot is exceedingly bitter, more than even yours, for the hand of Yahveh has gone out against me. Most pathetic pleading, and not easily reproduced... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 1:11-13

See marginal references and notes. The Levirate law probably existed among the Moabites, and in Israel extended beyond the brother in the strict sense, and applied to the nearest relations, since Boaz was only the kinsman of Elimelech Ruth 3:12. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 1:6-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 1:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 1:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:6-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:10-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 1:11-13

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