Orpah's Journey Map

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Orpah's Journey Map

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Orpah marries Naomi's son in Moab
Ruth 1:4

And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one {was} Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

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Orpah

Orpah was a Moabite woman who married one of Naomi's sons. After her husband died, she initially accompanied Naomi but eventually returned to Moab at Naomi's urging. Her choice to go back contrasts with Ruth's faithful decision to stay with Naomi.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Marriagec. 1130 BC

    Moab

    Orpah marries Chilion, son of Naomi.

    RUT 1:4

  2. Widowedc. 1120 BC

    Bethlehem

    Orpah's husband Chilion dies.

    RUT 1:5

  3. Accompanies Naomic. 1120 BC

    Bethlehem

    Orpah starts to travel with Naomi toward Judah.

    RUT 1:7

  4. Returns to Moabc. 1120 BC

    Bethlehem

    After Naomi urges her, Orpah kisses her goodbye and returns to her people.

    RUT 1:14-15

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