The story of Naomi and Ruth is compelling. After uprooting her entire life, Naomi, her husband, and her two sons move from Bethlehem to Moab. Upon arriving in Moab, they settle into a new life—Elimelech finds wives for his sons, and they marry. Just when it seems that a new life is emerging, Elimelech and Naomi’s two sons die. At the beginning of Ruth 1:6, we find Naomi and her two daughters-in-law alone. When Naomi decides to return to Bethlehem, her daughters-in-law beg to go with her.

Psalm 110 can seem confusing, to say the least; not only is it confusing in ecclesial circles, but scholars have scratched their heads, too.