Hidden Heroes: Naomi
by David Chadwick
Naomi. Today's hidden hero and a woman of tremendous significance. Most people know the story of Ruth, but sometimes Naomi's heroic attributes can be overlooked.
Her story is found in the book of Ruth.
Naomi was a Jew who married Elimelech. During a great famine in Israel, she and her family went to Moab. While there, their two sons married two Moabite women: Ruth and Orpah. And remember: Israel and Moab were enemies.
Elimelech and the two sons ended up dying in Moab because of the harsh conditions. Naomi, uncertain of what to do, finally decided to return to her homeland…
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