Ruth 1:7

Verse

Accompanied by her two daughters-in-law, she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road leading back to the land of Judah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

Bible in Basic English

And she went out of the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her; and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Wherefore she went forth out of the place of her sojournment, with both her daughters in law: and being now in the way to return into the land of Juda,

Free Bible Version

She left the place where she had been living and with her two daughters-in-law set out on the road back to the land of Judah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore shee departed out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her, and they went on their way to returne vnto the land of Iudah.

King James (Authorized) Version

Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

Translation for Translators

She left the place where she had been living and started to walk with her daughters-in-law along the road back to Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So she left the place where she had been with her two daughters-in-law, and they walked down the road to return to the land of Judah.

Noah Webster Bible

Wherefore she went forth from the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her; and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah.

World English Bible

She went out of the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her. They went on the way to return to the land of Judah.

Young's Literal Translation

And she goeth out from the place where she hath been, and her two daughters-in-law with her, and they go in the way to turn back unto the land of Judah.

Context

Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi

⁶When Naomi heard in Moab that the LORD had attended to His people by providing them with food, she and her daughters-in-law prepared to leave the land of Moab.⁷Accompanied by her two daughters-in-law, she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road leading back to the land of Judah.

Summary

This verse in the book of Ruth highlights the deep sorrow and hardship faced by Naomi, who had lost her husband and two sons. It portrays the immense grief and loss she experienced, leading her to make the difficult decision to return to her homeland. The verse sets the stage for the unfolding story of loyalty, love, and redemption between Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth, showcasing themes of faithfulness and God's provision even in the midst of tragedy.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was,.... What part of Moab she had dwelt in, and now removed from, is not said; it is called the country or field of Moab, she returned from; hence some have thought, that she and her husband, and her sons, did not live in any of the cities of Moab, but in a field; either because the Moabites would not suffer them to dwell in their cities, only allowed them to pitch their tents in their fields; or they chose to dwell there, that they might as much as possible avoid conversation with them, and be preserved from their idolatry, and other corruptions: and her two daughters in law with her; who, out of respect to her, accompanied her some part of the way, as relations and friends usually did: and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah; they went along with her to the border of the land of Judah, in her return thither; for returning can only be said of her with any propriety, because her two daughters had never been there; that was not the country from whence they came, and therefore could not be said to return thither.