So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.
Ver. 22. So Naomi returned, &c.] So Jews and Gentiles walk to heaven together.
In the beginning of barley harvest.] In the beginning of the passover, saith the Chaldee Paraphrast, taking the fittest opportunity both for soul and body.