In the book of Ruth, Elimelech and his family travel from Bethlehem in Judah to the country of Moab (Ruth 1:1). The journey is retraced in reverse later on by Naomi and Ruth (Ruth 1:22). What route might have been taken, and what distances would have been involved? Bethlehem is located in northern Judah, west of the Dead Sea. Moab is located on the eastern side of the Dead Sea, on a high plateau between the Arnon and Zered rivers. There are three routes that Bible geographers suggest might have been taken......