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Common KnowledgePeople/CharactersElimelech, of Bethlehem "Elimelek"

People/Characters: Elimelech, of Bethlehem "Elimelek"

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Holy Bible : New International Version by Zondervan
Life Application Study Bible NIV by Tyndale
The NIV Study Bible : Special Edition : New International Verskion : Red Letter Edition by Kenneth L. Barker
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

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