Ruth 1:5

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And Mahlon and Chilion came to their end; and the woman was without her two sons and her husband.

Webster's Revision

And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left by her two sons and her husband.

World English Bible

Mahlon and Chilion both died, and the woman was bereaved of her two children and of her husband.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband.

Clarke's Ruth 1:5 Bible Commentary

And Mahlon and Chilion died - The Targum adds, And because they transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and joined affinity with strange people, therefore their days were cut off. It is very likely that there is more here than conjecture.

Wesley's Ruth 1:5 Bible Commentary

1:5 Was left of her two sons, and her husband - Loss of children and widowhood are both come upon her.By whom shall she be comforted?It is God alone that is able to comfort those who are thus cast down.