The book of Ruth in the Bible is a story of a family that moves out of Israel during a time of great famine. Verse one tells ...

You may be familiar with the story in the book of Ruth. Elimilech, Naomi, and their two sons moved from Bethlehem to Moab during a cycle of famine in Judah. The Moabites and Israelites were ...

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