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People/Characters: Elimelech, of Bethlehem "Elimelek"

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The Holy Bible: New International Version (NIV) by Zondervan
Life Application Study Bible NIV by Tyndale
The One Year Bible NIV by Tyndale
The One Year Chronological Bible [NIV] by Tyndale
The Quest Study Bible : For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 : New International Version by Phyllis Ten Elshof	Ruth 1:1-3
Zondervan NIV Study Bible by Kenneth L. Barker

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Jesus’ prophecy of His suffering

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Israel's exodus from Egypt

Israel crossing the Red Sea

Plagues in Egypt

Moses and the burning bush

Manna from Heaven

Ten Commandments

Day of Atonement

Ark of the Covenant

Joseph's brothers go to Egypt

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

Sacrifice of Isaac

Joseph in charge of Egypt

Joseph Sold to Egypt

Joseph's dreams

Jacob wrestles with God

Feast of Tabernacles

Year of Jubilee

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Elijah taken to Heaven in a chariot of fire

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