Book of Ruth

  • 960 BCE

    Event #1

    Famine in the land of Canaan occurs.
  • 960 BCE

    Event #2

    Elimelech and wife, Naomi, went to live with their sons Mahlon and Chillion in Moab.
  • 956 BCE

    Event #3

    Elimelech dies leaving Naomi alone with their sons.
  • 950 BCE

    Event #4

    Naomi's sons get married to Oprah and Ruth.
  • 940 BCE

    Event #5

    After 10 years, Naomi's sons die. Naomi, Oprah, and Ruth all are widows.
  • 940 BCE

    Event #6

    Naomi hears that the Lord has granted food for the citizens in Bethlehem. She goes with Oprah and Ruth.