Category:Naomi (subject)

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According to Jewish traditions, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth.

Overview

The narratives says that the Israelite Naomi and her husband Elimelech emigrated from Israel to nearby Moab. Their sons, Mahlon and Chilion, married two Moabite women, Ruth and Orpah, respectively. When the premature death of Elimelech, Mahlon and Chilion pushed Naomi back to Bethlehem, Ruth followed her. There Naomi arranged the marriage between Ruth and Boaz.

Naomi in ancient sources

The story of Naomi in told in the Book of Ruth.

• Naomi (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

Naomi in literature & the arts

• Naomi (arts) -- survey of fictional works

Naomi in scholarship

• Naomi (research) -- survey of scholarly works

External links

• Wikipedia