Song of Ruth

 Mahlon and Chilion died after marrying Moabite women.  Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem. She told her daughters-in-law to return to their own mothers, and remarry. Orpah reluctantly left, however Ruth decided to stay with Naomi.

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