And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.
Ver. 5. And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them.] For a further trial and exercise of Naomi's faith and patience.
And the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.] Catenata piorum crux. Crosses seldom come single. This excellent woman was left desolate and disconsolate, only she "comforted herself in the Lord her God," as David in like distress did. 1Sa 30:6