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Themes in 1 Kings 17

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Themes in 1 Kings 17

1 Kings 17:1 (show verse)

Elijah the foreigner, who was an alien resident from Gilead, told Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, in whose presence I'm standing, there will be neither dew nor rain these next several years, except when I say so."

Ahab » General references to
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Christian ministers » God's care of
Dew » Absence of
Drought » Instances of
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Miracles of » Drought
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Famine » Caused by » Want of seasonable rain
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of ahab
Gilead » Prophet » Elijah » native of
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Grass » Destroyed by » Drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Elijah
Meteorology » Dew
Miracles » Of elijah » Drought
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Drought caused
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prophecy » They who uttered » Spake with authority
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elijah
Rain » Withheld for three years and six months in the days of elijah
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:2 (show verse)

Later, this message came to him from the LORD:

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:3 (show verse)

"Leave here and go into hiding at the Wadi Cherith, where it enters the Jordan River.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Cherith
Cherith » Jericho » Near » Jericho
Christian ministers » God's care of
divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Elijah » Prophecies of » Foretells a drought
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:4 (show verse)

You will be able to drink from that brook, and I've commanded some crows to sustain you there."

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Cherith » Jericho » Near » Jericho
Christian ministers » God's care of
divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Famine » God provided for his people during
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Raven » Fed elijah
Ravens » Elijah fed by
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:5 (show verse)

So Elijah left and did exactly what the LORD had told him to do he went to live near the Wadi Cherith, where it enters the Jordan River.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Cherith
Cherith » Jericho » Near » Jericho
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Elijah
Raven » Fed elijah
Ravens » Elijah fed by
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:6 (show verse)

Crows would bring him bread and meat both in the morning and in the evening, and he would drink from the brook.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The prophet fed by the birds
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Bread » General references to
Cherith » Jericho » Near » Jericho
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By ravens
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
God » Supplies of » For elijah in the time of famine
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by ravens
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
Raven » Fed elijah
Ravens » Elijah fed by
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine

1 Kings 17:7 (show verse)

But after a while, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Cherith » Jericho » Near » Jericho
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rain » The want of » Dries up springs and fountains
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation

1 Kings 17:8 (show verse)

Then this message came to him from the LORD:

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » the word of the lord came to," etc., To » Elijah
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:9 (show verse)

"Get up, move to Zarephath in Sidon, and stay there. Look! I've commanded a widow to sustain you there."

Christian ministers » God's care of
divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Famine » God provided for his people during
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Finding supplies
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Elijah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
The Sidonians » Cities of mentioned » Zarephath or sarepta
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:10 (show verse)

So he got up and went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance to the city, a widow was there gathering sticks. So he asked her, "Please, may I have some water in a cup so I can have a drink."

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Gates » Made to » Cities
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Water » -of feet -of hands » For drinking
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:11 (show verse)

While she was on her way to get the water, he called out to her, "Would you please also bring me a piece of bread while you're at it?"

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:12 (show verse)

"As the LORD your God lives," she replied, "I don't have so much as a muffin, just a handful of flour in a bowl and some oil left in a bottle. Now I'm going to find some sticks so I can cook a last meal for my son and for me. Then we're going to eat it and die."

Barrel » An earthen jar
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Bread » How prepared » Cakes
Bread » Meal
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
human Limitations » Knowledge limited strength limited » A handful of meal and a cruse of oil
Limited resources » Man's limited resources » A handful of meal and a cruse of oil
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Oil » For food
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Used » For food
Oil » Kept in » Cruises
Olive oil » For food
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The widow of zarephath
Power » Small things God uses » A handful of meal and a little oil
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Instances of » The widow of zarephath, in sharing with elijah the last of her sustenance
Weak » Instrumentalities » A handful of meal and a little oil
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:13 (show verse)

But Elijah told her, "You can stop being afraid. Go and do what you said, but first make me a muffin and bring it to me. Then make a meal for yourself and for your son,

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Bread » Was formed into » Cakes
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
God's Claim's » Gives God priority of claim » Upon all the possessions of men
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Faith » Faith tested tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Faith » Instances of » Widow of zarephath in feeding elijah
Fear » Not » Supplies in famine
Fear nots » Supplies in famine
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
God » Examples of Leadership » Claims of, upon all the possessions of men
Hindrances » Faith tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Oil » Used for food
divine Ownership » Of men's possessions
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Prophets » Commands
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Sacrificial giving » The widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Instances of » The widow of zarephath, in sharing with elijah the last of her sustenance
Seven » Fear nots » Supplies in famine
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:14 (show verse)

because this is what the LORD God of Israel says: "That jar of flour will not run out, nor will that bottle of oil become empty until the very day that the LORD sends rain on the surface of the ground.'"

Barrel » An earthen jar
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » Miracles of » Meal and oil multiplied
Elijah » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Faith » Instances of » Widow of zarephath in feeding elijah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Miracles » Of elijah » Meal and oil multiplied
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Meal and oil multiplied
Oil » Used for food
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The drought, foretold by elijah
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Instances of » The widow of zarephath, in sharing with elijah the last of her sustenance
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:15 (show verse)

So she went out and did precisely what Elijah told her to do. As a result, Elijah, the widow, and her son were fed for days.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By miraculously increased store of the widow
Elijah » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Faith » Instances of » Widow of zarephath in feeding elijah
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Meal and oil multiplied
Oil » Used for food
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Sacrificial giving » The widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Instances of » The widow of zarephath, in sharing with elijah the last of her sustenance
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:16 (show verse)

The jar of flour never ran out and the bottle of oil never became empty, just as the LORD had promised through Elijah.

Barrel » An earthen jar
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The food that never grew less
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Woman of zarephath to elijah
Elijah » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » By divine direction goes to zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
God » Supplies of » For elijah in the time of famine
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Increases the widow's meal and oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Meal and oil multiplied
Oil » Used for food
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
Select readings » Elijah's miraculous preservation
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:17 (show verse)

Sometime later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. In fact, his illness became so severe that he died.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Diseases » Children subject to
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:18 (show verse)

"What do we have in common, you man of God?" she accused Elijah. "You came to me so you could uncover my guilt! And you're responsible for the death of my son!"

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Elijah
Conviction » Instances of » Widow of zarephath, when her son died
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:19 (show verse)

"Give me your son," he replied. Then he took him from her lap, carried him upstairs to the room where he lived, and laid him on his bed.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Elijah
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:20 (show verse)

Then he called out to the LORD and asked him, "LORD my God, have you also brought evil to this dear widow with whom I am living as her guest? Have you caused the death of her son?"

Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elijah, for raising the son of the hospitable widow from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:21 (show verse)

Then he stretched himself three times and cried out to the LORD, "LORD my God, please cause the soul of this little boy to return to him."

Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elijah, for raising the son of the hospitable widow from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Personal contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:22 (show verse)

The LORD listened to Elijah, and the soul of the little boy returned to him, and he revived.

Body » Resurrection of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
The Dead » Instances of, restored to life before Christ
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Miracles of » Child restored to life
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elijah, for raising the son of the hospitable widow from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Of elijah » Child restored to life
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » A child restored to life
Personal contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, raising the widow's son
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:23 (show verse)

Then Elijah took the little boy downstairs from the upper chamber back into the main house and delivered him to his mother. "Look," Elijah told her, "your son is alive."

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Dead (people) » Instances of » The son of the widow of zarephath
Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elijah, for raising the son of the hospitable widow from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » A child restored to life
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in

1 Kings 17:24 (show verse)

The woman responded to Elijah, "Now at last I've really learned that you are a man of God and that what you have to say about the LORD is the truth."

Elijah » Miracles of » Raises the son of the woman of zarephath from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Raises the widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in