Elimelech [lm ' ch] God is King. The husband of Naomi and father of Mahlon and Chilion, ephraimites Judá Belén (Ruth 1:2, 3; 2:1, 3; 4:3-9;. 1 Samuel 17:12).The man whose ways contradicted their nombreUna thing is having a good name, but a completely different matter having a life that corresponds to the name. Elimelech's name implies that God is the King, an expressive name had given him by pious parents, when the nation followed the Lord. But Elimelech refuted the name carrying, because if he really believed that God was the King, had stayed in Bethlehem, despite the prevailing famine.But it could be argued that it was a wise thing to do to leave a land stricken by the famine of another land where there was a lot of food for your family. No doubt that it was a journey of a father who are committed to save their loved ones from hunger. But Elimelech was a Jew and as such had the promise: "in the days of hunger will be satisfied. "If he was a strong believer in the sovereignty of God, Elimelech would have remained in Bethlehem, knowing full well that it is necessary never Accelerator Dios. Perhaps not had declared that bread and water for their own would be safe? Unfortunately, however, Elimelech was not at the height of his wonderful name! In lowering of Moab, he came out of the will of God, who had forbidden his people for any form of association with the Moabites. Tombs found in Moab, Elimelech and his two sons. However, as one false step was overruled by God, as a result of it, Ruth, the Moabite, returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, who became the ancestor of our blessed Lord.