Widowed Naomi did not allow distress to immobilize her in Moab when her husband and two sons died. There is indication, however, that for a time she did have bitter feelings with regard to herself and her two daughters - in - law.
Kad, Naomijai dzīvojot Moāba zemē, nomira viņas vīrs un abi dēli, Naomija aiz bēdām nenoslēdzās sevī, tomēr, kā var lasīt Bībelē, viņa kādu laiku juta žēlumu pret sevi un savām vedeklām.