Going to Moab was a fatal mistake. Elimelech took his family there, and died there. The plan was to sojourn or just stay temporarily. Then he died. His compromise did not end with him. His sons took a further step and married daughters of the Moabites. They didn't just sojourn there, they dwelled/abode/"sat down" in Moab.
This reminds me of Lot's progression towards Sodom. First he pitched his tent near Sodom (Gen 13:12). Then he dwelt in Sodom (Gen 14:12). Finally, we find him in the gate of the city (Gen 19:1)...(also compare Ps 1)
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