18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.
18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.
18 And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more.
18 When Naomi saw that Ruth had her heart set on going with her, she gave in.
18 When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her.
18 When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ruth 1:18
Commentary on Ruth 1:15-18
(Read Ruth 1:15-18)
See Ruth's resolution, and her good affection to Naomi. Orpah was loth to part from her; yet she did not love her well enough to leave Moab for her sake. Thus, many have a value and affection for Christ, yet come short of salvation by him, because they will not forsake other things for him. They love him, yet leave him, because they do not love him enough, but love other things better. Ruth is an example of the grace of God, inclining the soul to choose the better part. Naomi could desire no more than the solemn declaration Ruth made. See the power of resolution; it silences temptation. Those that go in religious ways without a stedfast mind, stand like a door half open, which invites a thief; but resolution shuts and bolts the door, resists the devil and forces him to flee.