A Trio of Diverse Women

Here we find the blessed Naomi, who after many years of isolation in Moab, has a desire in her heart to return to Bethlehem, Before she departs she gives wise counsel to her two daughters in law. The two younger women love Naomi and desire to remain with her but her logic is sound and Orpah embraces her and returns home. Ruth has been touched by God and she will not leave Naomi; she pledges an allegiance to her, to her native people, and to her God. She clings to Naomi with a heart of genuine love.