Matthew Poole and continuators on Ruth 1:13

13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands ? nay, my daughters: for it grieveth me much for your sakes , that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

It is unreasonable for me to expect it, or for you to perform it.

That you are left without the comfort of Husbands or Children; that I must part with such dear and affectionate Daughters; and that my circumstances are such, that I cannot invite, nor incourage you to go along with me. For her condition was so mean at this time, that Ruth when she came to her Mothers City, was forced to Glean for a living, Chap. 2. 2.

Marginal references: Heb. hope.; Heb. I have [illegible: 1 word] bitter [illegible: 1+ letters] ▪; Job 19. 21.