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Famine in the land of Canaan occurs.
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Elimelech and wife, Naomi, went to live with their sons Mahlon and Chillion in Moab.
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Elimelech dies leaving Naomi alone with their sons.
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Naomi's sons get married to Oprah and Ruth.
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After 10 years, Naomi's sons die. Naomi, Oprah, and Ruth all are widows.
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Naomi hears that the Lord has granted food for the citizens in Bethlehem. She goes with Oprah and Ruth.