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What does Ruth 1:2 mean?

The man's name was Elimelech, his wife's name was Naomi, and their two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They settled in Moab and stayed there. Ruth 1:2 - Modern Text Bible

(We learn the family's names and background. They're from Bethlehem, but now they're living as outsiders in Moab.)