Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, by R.A. Torrey, [ca. 1880], at sacred-texts.com
Ruth Chapter 1
Overview
Rut 1:1, Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there; Rut 1:4, Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also; Rut 1:6, Naomi, returning homeward, Rut 1:8, dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her; Rut 1:14, Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her; Rut 1:19, They two come to Beth-lehem, where they are gladly received.
the judges: Jdg 2:16, Jdg 12:8
ruled: Heb. judged
a famine: Gen 12:10, Gen 26:1, Gen 43:1; Lev 26:19; Deu 28:23, Deu 28:24, Deu 28:38; Sa2 21:1; Kg1 17:1-12, Kg1 18:2; Kg2 8:1, Kg2 8:2; Psa 105:16, Psa 107:34; Jer 14:1; Eze 14:13, Eze 14:21; Joe 1:10, Joe 1:11, Joe 1:16-20; Amo 4:6, Beth-lehem-judah, Jdg 17:8, Jdg 19:1, Jdg 19:2
Elimelech: The Rabbins say, that Elimelech was the son of Salmon, who married Rahab; and that Naomi was his niece.
Naomi: Rut 1:20
Mahlon: It is imagined, and not without probability, that Mahlon and Chilion are the same with Joash and Saraph, mentioned in Ch1 4:22.
Ephrathites: Gen 35:19; Sa1 1:1, Sa1 17:21; Mic 5:2
continued: Heb. were
and she was: Kg2 4:1; Psa 34:19; Heb 12:6, Heb 12:10, Heb 12:11
they took: The Targum says, "they transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to them strange women."
wives: Deu 7:3, Deu 23:3; Kg1 11:1, Kg1 11:2
Ruth: Mat 1:5
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Mahlon: Deu 32:39; Psa 89:30-32; Jer 2:19
died: The Targum adds, "And because they transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and joined affinity with strange people, therefore their days were cut off."
and the woman: Isa 49:21; Mat 22:25-27; Luk 7:12
visited: Gen 21:1, Gen 50:25; Exo 3:16, Exo 4:31; Sa1 2:21; Luk 1:68, Luk 19:44; Pe1 2:12
in giving: Gen 28:20, Gen 48:15; Exo 16:4-6; Psa 104:14, Psa 104:15, Psa 111:5, Psa 132:15, Psa 145:15; Psa 146:7, Psa 147:14; Pro 30:8; Isa 55:10; Mat 6:11; Ti1 6:8
she went: Kg2 8:3
they went: Rut 1:10, Rut 1:14; Exo 18:27
Go: Jos 24:15-28; Luk 14:25-33
the Lord: Phi 4:18, Phi 4:19; Ti2 1:16-18
the dead: Rut 1:5, Rut 2:20; Eph 5:22, Eph 6:2, Eph 6:3; Col 3:18, Col 3:24
rest: Rut 3:1
she kissed: Gen 27:27, Gen 29:11, Gen 45:15; Act 20:37
Surely: Psa 16:3, Psa 119:63; Zac 8:23
are there: This alludes to the custom that when a married brother died, without leaving posterity, his brother should take his widow; and the children of such marriages were accounted those of the deceased brother. This address of Naomi to her daughter-in-law is exceedingly tender, persuasive, and affecting.
that they: Gen 38:11; Deu 25:5
I should have: or, I were with
tarry: Heb. hope
it grieveth me much: Heb. I have much bitterness
the hand: Deu 2:15; Jdg 2:15; Sa1 5:11; Job 19:21; Psa 32:4, Psa 38:2, Psa 39:9, Psa 39:10
Orpah: Gen 31:28, Gen 31:55; Kg1 19:20; Mat 10:37, Mat 19:22; Mar 10:21, Mar 10:22; Ti2 4:10
but Ruth: The LXX add, και επεστρεψεν εις τον λαον αυτης, "and returned to her own people." The Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic are to the same purpose. It seems a very natural addition, and agrees with the assertion in the next verse; and is accordingly adopted by Houbigant as a part of the text. Deu 4:4, Deu 10:20; Pro 17:17, Pro 18:24; Isa 14:1; Zac 8:23; Mat 16:24; Joh 6:66-69; Act 17:34; Heb 10:39
gone back: Psa 36:3, Psa 125:5; Zep 1:6; Mat 13:20, Mat 13:21; Heb 10:38; Jo1 2:19
and unto: They were probably both idolaters at this time. That they were proselytes is an unfounded conjecture; and the conversion of Ruth now only commenced.
her gods: Jdg 11:24
return: Jos 24:15, Jos 24:19; Sa2 15:19, Sa2 15:20; Kg2 2:2; Luk 14:26-33, Luk 24:28
Ruth: A more perfect surrender of friendly feelings to a friend was never made. This was a most extraordinary and disinterested attachment.
Entreat me not: or, Be not against me
to leave: Kg2 2:2-6; Luk 24:28, Luk 24:29; Act 21:13
whither: Sa2 15:21; Mat 8:19; Joh 13:37; Rev 14:4
thy people: Rut 2:11, Rut 2:12; Psa 45:10; Isa 14:1
thy God: Jos 24:18; Dan 2:47, Dan 3:29, Dan 4:37; Hos 13:4; Co2 6:16-18; Th1 1:9
the lord: Sa1 3:17, Sa1 25:22; Sa2 3:9, Sa2 3:35, Sa2 19:13; Kg1 2:23, Kg1 19:2, Kg1 20:10; Kg2 6:31
but death: Act 11:23, Act 20:24
When: Act 21:14
was stedfastly minded: Heb. strengthened herself, Act 2:42; Eph 6:10
all the city: From this it would appear that Naomi was not only well known, but also highly respected at Beth-lehem. a proof that Elimelech was of high consideration at that place. Mat 21:10
Is this Naomi: Isa 23:7; Lam 2:15
Naomi: that is, Pleasant
Mara: that is, Bitter
the Almighty: Gen 17:1, Gen 43:14; Job 5:17, Job 11:7; Rev 1:8, Rev 21:22
dealt: Job 6:4, Job 19:6; Psa 73:14, Psa 88:15; Isa 38:13; Lam. 3:1-20; Heb 12:11
and the: Sa1 2:7, Sa1 2:8; Job 1:21
the Lord: Job 10:17, Job 13:26, Job 16:8; Mal 3:5
in the beginning: At the beginning of Spring; for the barley harvest began immediately after the passover, and that festival was held on the 15th of Nisan, corresponding nearly with our March Rut 2:23; Exo 9:31, Exo 9:32; Sa2 21:9