The trip to Saudi Arabia was beyond any and all expectations that I had. We turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab. The latter, however, suffered disaster from the people of Moab through their intercourse with them (Numbers 25). Judges 11:17 then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying,'Please let me pass through your land;' but the king of Edom didn't listen. Ruth 1:19 So they both went until they came to Bethlehem.And when they had come to Bethlehem, all the city was stirred because of them, and the women said, "Is this Naomi?" (NASB: Lockman)Septuagint (LXX): eporeuthesan (3PAPI) de amphoterai eos tou paragenesthai (AMN) autas eis Baithleem kai eche sen (3SAAI) pasa e poli s ep' autai s kai eipon aute estin (3SPAI) Noemin English of Septuagint . Thank you, Rhonda and Living Passages! His boastings are nothing. Living Passages chose a lodge with great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, and good Weve had an exciting trip to South Africa. The principal of these were: Ar (Numbers 21:15); Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Nebo (Numbers 32:3); Beth-peor (Deuteronomy 3:29); Beth-diblaim, Bozrah, Kerioth (Jeremiah 48:22-24); Kir (Isaiah 15:1); Medeba, Elealeh, Zoar (Isaiah 15:2, 4, 5); Kirheres (Isaiah 16:11); Sibmah (Joshua 13:19); in all, some 45 place-names in Moab are known, most of the towns being in ruins. Nancy & Johnny, 2023 Living Passages. Truly an unforgettable experience! The rainfall is usually sufficient to mature the crops, although the rain falls in winter only. 81 Km 16 hr 58 min. Ruth and Naomi made the voyage back to Judah to the city of Bethlehem. This resulted in us missing our initial overseas flight and almost missing a connection on our return. My husband and I just returned from "The 7 Churches of Revelation and Footsteps of Paul" tour to Turkey and Greece with Living Pas My husband and I just returned from "The 7 Churches of Revelation and Footsteps of Paul" tour to Turkey and Greece with Living Passages. B8 Temple Built by Solomon. I am very happy and satisfied with the trip that I took with Living Passages. I recently went on a tour with Living Passages to Israel, the Mediterranean, and to Rome. Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. Barley was used to make bread. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. I just returned two days ago from "The Footsteps of Paul" trip and had an incredible time. Nehemiah 13:23 In those days also saw I the Jews who had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab: Isaiah 11:14 They will fly down on the shoulders of the Philistines on the west. So, as we make our way from Bethlehem to Moab on an Israel tour, we can take a moment to visualize the journey of Ruth and Naomi. Our bus driver was friendly and professional. Cathy was a great issue solver. Travel arrangements. This answer is: FADYA MOHAMMED . I would never want to go with another tour company after using Living Passages. Plane tickets to accommodations and agenda. We went on hikes and met and made wonderful friends. Jeremiah 48:24 and on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near. Jeremiah 48:41 Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Sinai, where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and spoke to Elijah, was a lifelong quest that was made possible because of Living Passages. The giraffes were surprised that we would be above them and seemed quit curios. We loved our trip to the 7 Churches of the Revelation from the beginning to the end! . I have had the o [read more]I would like to express overwheming support for living passages and the over seeing of the tours by Rhonda Sand. Numbers 22:36 When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. You gave us unique opportunities to visit and participate in live Archaeological digs, which were not only instructive, but also a lot of fun. Amos 2:1 Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Moab, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime; Amos 2:2 but I will send a fire on Moab, and it will devour the palaces of Kerioth; and Moab will die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet; Micah 6:5 My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of Yahweh.". Ruth 1 - RUTH'S JOURNEY. They scheduled too little time for changeovers/connections at airports. Great experience in the Grand Canyon. We can also dwell in thankfulness that when we say our name is bitter, God says there is a Redeemer. [read less], Love the company, went on the African Safari and had a fantastic, blessed time. Two Israelites, Elimelech and his wife Naomi, travel east from Bethlehem in Judah, cross the River Jordan and settle in the land of Moab(see 1 on Map 52). So much laughter and fun with a fantastic group of people has been excellent. She truly knows all the ins and outs of traveling in style as well as including all the places you would want to visit while there. 2 The man's name was Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi. The fountains and streams in the valleys and on the slopes toward the Dead Sea are abundant, but the uplands are almost destitute of flowing water. We stayed at great Hotels and had wonderful meals. so shall Moab become a derision and a terror to all who are around him. Map of Moab During the Time of Ruth (Click to Enlarge) Summary of The Book of Ruth This beautiful book is like a calmness in the middle of a turbulent storm, when reminiscing on all the violence and enemy invasions recorded in the books of Joshua and Judges. I was very impressed with their ability to accommodate a complex travel arrangement. Other than flight arrangements, they were excellent. Russ did a fantastic job explaining how we may have confidence in the Bible's explanation of a 6-day creation. Living Passages worldwide travel experience, expertise and knowledge is first class. 1 Samuel 22:3 David went there to Mizpeh of Moab, and he said to the king of Moab, "Please let my father and my mother come out with you, until I know what God will do for me.". Have had the best time with living passages trip to South Africa. Numbers 36:13 These are the commandments and the ordinances which Yahweh commanded by Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Russ our guide did an Excellent job in his teachings as he lead us through our tour. It was the trip of a lifetime and we were very pleased with the accommodations, the teaching, the tours, the food .everything was excellent. Ruth 1:1-5 simply states that during a famine in the land of Israel, a certain man, Elimelech, moved with his family from Bethlehem of Israel to Moab, perhaps sixty miles east. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. From the very beginning the staff promptly addressed any and all questions, concerns or logistics that I had. Joshua 13:32 These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. Route Check. Numbers 22:7 The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak. Numbers 33:44 They traveled from Oboth, and encamped in Iye Abarim, in the border of Moab. Background: Elimelech and his sons. Bethlehem To Moab travel time Bethlehem is located around 2919 KM away from Moab so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Moab in 66 hours and 21 minutes. While they were there, Naomi's husband died,. You are undone, people of Chemosh! Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth goes to pick up leftover grain in a field belonging to a relative of Naomi (see Leviticus 19:9-10). Isaiah offers comfort to those in exile, Words of comfort after the fall of Jerusalem, Those returning are encouraged to follow the LORD, The LORD's blessing will rest on Jerusalem, 41. and the territory where they settled. We just went on the Israel, Crete, Malta and Rome trip and it was a trip of a lifetime. They came into the country of Moab, and continued there. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. We had an absolutely wonderful experience last year on the Reformation Tour with Dr & Mrs Lutzer in Vienna, Prague, Brataslava, Be We had an absolutely wonderful experience last year on the Reformation Tour with Dr & Mrs Lutzer in Vienna, Prague, Brataslava, Berlin, Wittenburg, Wartberg Castle & finally in Wetzlar.Our only concern was that the meals could have been smaller. . The kings are surely destroyed, and they have struck each other. The Bible sites w [read more]Rhonda Sand and the Living Passages team did an excellent job putting together our Saudi Arabia Tour last month! It was memorable on so many levels! Jeremiah 48:45 Those who fled stand without strength under the shadow of Heshbon; for a fire is gone forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and has devoured the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. In Ruth 1:1 we read, "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab." Ruth herself is perhaps the most famous Moabitess in the Bible. After Naomi lost both of her sons and husband in Moab, she says in Ruth 1:20, Dont call me Naomi, call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. The word Mara is a form of Marah, meaning a bitter place in the desert. We see in the Word that Moses threw wood into the bitter water of Marah and it was made sweet (Exodus 15:22-26). From t [read more]I wanted to offer an honest and trustworthy review for the trip that I recently took with Living Passages to Saudi Arabia. This resulted in us missing our initial overseas flight and almost missing a connection on our return. Jeremiah 48:35 Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, says Yahweh, him who offers in the high place, and him who burns incense to his gods. That she might return - an admirable . Ruth 1:6-18 Naomi decides to return alone to Bethlehem from Moab in c.1050BC, but one of her daughters-in-law, Ruth (a Moabite), is determined to go with her and care for her (see 2 on Map 52). how do they wail! Numbers 22:1 The children of Israel traveled, and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho. Their understanding of the customs and culture of Saudi Arabia made this trip even more enjoyable. So Naomi returned from Moab, accompanied by her daughter-in-law Ruth, the young Moabite woman. Rhonda is amazing and puts together an amazing experience for the traveller and handles ALL the details. 7 days of African safaris were amazing. A famine had caused the family to leave their native Bethlehem in Judah. Numbers 23:6 He returned to him, and behold, he was standing by his burnt offering, he, and all the princes of Moab. 1 Chronicles 8:8 Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. Living in Moab was a hardship for Naomi and her family. We have been in safaris seeing lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, [read more]Have had the best time with living passages trip to South Africa. [read less], Hi Rhonda and the Living Passages Crew After Mesha we find a king of the name of Salamanu and another called Chemosh-nadab, the latter being subject to Sargon of Assyria. Jeremiah 48:11 Moab has been at ease from his youth, and he has settled on his lees, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither has he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remains in him, and his scent is not changed. Come, curse Jacob for me. If you are looking for a trip with fellow believers and want to go a step above with luxury accommodations and so much more, I would recommend Living Passages to anyone who has never travelled as well as to any seasoned traveller. Jeremiah 48:40 For thus says Yahweh: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jeremiah 48:36 Therefore my heart sounds for Moab like pipes, and my heart sounds like pipes for the men of Kir Heres: therefore the abundance that he has gotten is perished. Their understanding of the customs and culture of Saudi Arabia made this trip even more enjoyable. It revolted again in the reign of Ahaziah (2 Kings 1:1; 2 Kings 3:5), and Moab and Ammon made war on Jehoshaphat and Mt. Jeremiah 48:28 You inhabitants of Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock; and be like the dove that makes her nest over the mouth of the abyss. Our group found the usual pottery and quite a few coins, letting us experience the thrill of the find! Ruth 1:6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that Yahweh had visited his people in giving them bread. I have had the oppurtunity to travel on two tours over the 6 years under her leadership. Ruth lived in the period of the judges. Your Moab travel time may vary due to your bus speed, train speed or depending upon the vehicle you use. [read less], Weve had an exciting trip to South Africa. We love Rhonda Sand and her tours! We love Rhonda Sand and her tours! The reasons for her departure from Bethlehem, as recounted in the opening verse of the Book of Ruth, are clear enough on the surface: there is a famine and the family travels to Moab to find food . It was an amazing experience - better than we would have ever imagined! It was "Amazing" to hear and learn from Russ how this all tied in to the Bible i Our Grand Canyon tour was the best vacation ever. Balak said to him, "What has Yahweh spoken?". 2 Kings 3:26 When the king of Moab saw that the battle was too severe for him, he took with him seven hundred men who drew sword, to break through to the king of Edom; but they could not. View overlooking Bethlehem (Maysa Al Shaer). Background: Elimelech and his sons. It wouldn't have been possible without Living Passages. Sometimes the road chooses you. The records are ancient. and would recommend it to all. [read less], Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonde [read more]Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonderful time [read less]. This week has been wonderful! In addition, the Living Passage's staff member who traveled with us helped everything run so smoothly. Numbers 21:28 for a fire has gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon. This was our first experience of going to the Holy Land and t [read more]My husband and I just did the Sept/Oct 2019 Footsteps of Paul tour. I'm not fond of riding on buses, but it did give me a chance to [read more]Great people, good accommodations, excellent teaching, right pace. It was memorable on so many levels! RUTH A Moabitess who married Mahlon after the death of his father Elimelech and while Mahlon, his mother Naomi, and his brother Chilion were living in Moab. Thank you so much Rhonda and Cathy!!! Rhonda and Cathy were so patient with all the questions I had and went out of their way to be so accommodating. Rhonda and her staff are awesome. Thank you so much Rhonda and Cathy!!! Deep chasms lead down from the tableland to the Dead Sea shore, the principal one being the gorge of the river Arnon, which is about 1,700 ft. deep and 2 or more miles in width at the level of the tableland, but very narrow at the bottom and with exceedingly precipitous banks. 2 Samuel 8:12 of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah. Deuteronomy 34:8 The children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping in the mourning for Moses were ended. distance from moab to bethlehem in the bible. Thanks Rhonda! And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. And Naomi agrees: it isn't natural or prudent for Ruth to want to go with her to Bethlehem. The Biblical teachings at the sights were spiritually enriching, the relationships developed with our group were very loving and special, and Rhonda was outstanding, taking such good care of us and making the trip very fun too. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth. Sinai, the Split Rock and Rephidim, Moses Well, the Red Sea and so much more. Meals, guides and Cathy all made this trip memorable. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. Now they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. These gorges have such precipitous sides that it would be very difficult for an army to cross them, except in their upper courses near the desert where they become shallow. This was our first experience of going to the Holy Land and traveling with Living Passages. So Boaz buys the land from Naomi and then marries Ruth in order to keep the ownership of the land within Elimelechs family. I high Rhonda and her staff are awesome. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. We know from the Book of Ruth that they took this trip 2 times. Jeremiah 48:4 Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be heard. Being able to go to Mt. It is the same with Jesus. Highly recommend them and will do other tours wit [read more]Love the company, went on the African Safari and had a fantastic, blessed time. Between the teaching sessions, the var [read more]I just returned two days ago from "The Footsteps of Paul" trip and had an incredible time. This was our first time outside of the US and Living Passages made it an easy trip with all their planning. The food was okay, but then I'm picky because I'm from a place where there are a lot of great restaurants. Our bus driver was friendly and professional. His name is Jesus Christ. I was very impressed with their ability to accommodate a complex travel arrangement. How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? We saw amazing countryside, cheetahs, wildebeest, lions, elephants, monkeys, giraffes, wart hogs, hippopotamus, rhinos and many native birds including the Ostrich!!! I would only knock them down on flight arrangements. How to get right with God: By water or the Spirit? Naomi was born in Bethlehem while Ruth was born in Moab, todays Jordan. This was our first experience of going to the Holy Land and t My husband and I just did the Sept/Oct 2019 Footsteps of Paul tour. Almost a thousand years after the death of Rachel (see Genesis 35:16-20), the prophet Micah, writing between 747BC and 722BC, declared, But you, 1. Hugging an elephant is incredible. 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