Judges, Ruth – Map Collection
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Bethlehem: Ruth’s Adopted Home
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Ruth Finds a New Home in Bethlehem
After losing her husband, Ruth chose to leave Moab and follow Naomi back to Israel. Their journey brought them to Bethlehem, where Ruth began a new life that would eventually connect her family to King David and the story of Israel’s royal line.
Description
Ruth’s Journey to Bethlehem
The book of Ruth begins with tragedy, but it soon becomes a story about loyalty, family, and a new beginning. After the deaths of their husbands, Ruth and Naomi traveled back to Bethlehem, Naomi’s hometown. Ruth famously promised to stay with Naomi and make Naomi’s people and God her own.
This map highlights Bethlehem in the Judean hills and shows its location in relation to Jerusalem. The two towns are only about 6 miles (9 km) apart, making the geography of this region especially important to understanding the biblical story. Bethlehem would later become known as the hometown of King David and, centuries later, as the birthplace of Jesus.
For Ruth, Bethlehem became her adopted home and the place where her story took a dramatic turn. Her marriage to Boaz connected her to the family line of David, making this small town an important location in the larger story of the Bible.
What You Get
- A visual map showing Bethlehem in the Judean hills
- The location of Bethlehem in relation to Jerusalem
- The approximate 6-mile (9 km) distance between Bethlehem and Jerusalem
- Geographic context for Ruth and Naomi’s return to Bethlehem
- A helpful visual companion for studying the book of Ruth
- Context for Bethlehem’s later connection to King David
- A map connecting Ruth’s story to the larger biblical story
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