3) A commitment until death—a commitment that was total, final, unshakable: Sworn by an oath 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. d. Naomi’s acceptance of Ruth’s decision 18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. a. Ruth demonstrated a deep, undying sense of devotion. She loved Naomi and clung to her (v. 15). In contrast to Orpah, she did not give
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