While in Moab, Elimelech died and Naomi's two sons married Moabitess women named Ruth and Orpha although marriage by Jews to Moabites was forbidden by God (Deuteronomy 7:3; Nehemiah 13:23,25).
Habang nasa Moab, si Elimelech ay namatay at ang dalawang anak na lalake ni Naomi ay nag-asawa ng mga babaing Moabita na nagngangalang Ruth at Orpha, bagama’t ang pag-aasawa ng Judio sa Moabita ay ipinagbawal ng Dios (Deuteronomio 7: 3; Nehemias 13: 23, 25).