Rut 1:19, 2Sa 23:15, 2Ch 11:6 | TSK | STEP | all the city.From this it would appear that Naomi was not only well known, but also highly respected at Beth-lehem: a proof that Elimelech was of high consideration at that place. Is this Naomi?

Ruth 1:19

all the city.From this it would appear that Naomi was not only well known, but also highly respected at Beth-lehem: a proof that Elimelech was of high consideration at that place.

Mt 21:10

Is this Naomi?

Isa 23:7; La 2:15

2 Samuel 23:15

longed.

Nu 11:4,5; Ps 42:1,2; 63:1; 119:81; Isa 41:17; 44:3; Joh 4:10,14

Joh 7:37

Bethlehem.Bethlehem signifies the "house of bread," and the place was likewise noted for excellent water. There Christ was born, who is the "bread of life," and who also gives us the "water of life." "The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."

Joh 4:14

2 Chronicles 11:6

Beth-lehem.Bethlehem, called Bethlehem Judah (Jud 17:7,) to distinguish it from another Bethlehem in Zebulun, (Jos 19:15,) and also Ephratah, (i.e., fruitful,) and by the Arabs, Bait-el-lahm, is situated on a rising ground on the southern side of a deep and extensive valley, and reclining from E. to W. not quite six miles S. of Jerusalem.

Ge 35:19; 1Sa 17:12; Mt 2:5,6

Etam.

Jud 15:8; 1Ch 4:32

Tekoa.

20:20; 2Sa 14:2; Ne 3:5,27; Jer 6:1; Am 1:1