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Themes in 1 Kings 19

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Themes in 1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19:1 (show verse)

Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword.

Ahab » General references to
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Jezebel » Vowed to kill elijah
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Malice » Instances of » Jezebel toward elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Women » Jezebel » General references to

1 Kings 19:2 (show verse)

Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me, and even more, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like the life of one of them.”

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Jezebel » Vowed to kill elijah
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Malice » Instances of » Jezebel toward elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Revenge » Revenge, the spirit of, manifested » Jezebel toward elijah
Revenge » Exemplified » By jezebel
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her persecution of elijah

1 Kings 19:3 (show verse)

And Elijah was afraid and arose and ran for his life, and he came to Beersheba which belongs to Judah, and he left his servant there.

Christian ministers » God's care of
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Beer-sheba
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » In one instance yielded to discouragement
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Jezebel » Vowed to kill elijah
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Prudence » Instances of » Elijah, in his escape from jezebel

But he himself traveled a day’s journey into the wilderness, and he came and sat down under a juniper tree and asked [God] that he might die. He said, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”

Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Elijah
Christian ministers » God's care of
Days » Day's journey, eighteen or twenty miles
death » Sought as a relief from trouble sought » Despair lead men to
death » Desired » Elijah
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Beer-sheba
Despair » Leads men to desire death
Despondency » Elijah
Despondency » Instances of » Elijah, when he fled from jezebel to the wilderness and sat under the juniper tree, and wanted to die
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » In one instance yielded to discouragement
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Juniper » A tree
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Murmuring » Exemplified » Elijah
Murmuring » Instances of » Elijah
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
Prudence » Instances of » Elijah, in his escape from jezebel
Trees » Varieties » Juniper
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave
Unwise prayers » Examples of

1 Kings 19:5 (show verse)

He lay down and slept under the juniper tree, and behold, an angel touched him and said to him, “Get up and eat.”

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To elijah
Angels » Are ministering spirits
Beer-sheba » Wilderness of, hagar miraculously sees a well in » An angel fed elijah in
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By an angel
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Juniper » A tree
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
Trees » Varieties » Juniper
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:6 (show verse)

He looked, and by his head there was a bread cake baked on hot coal, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Baking
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Bread » Baking of
Bread » How prepared » On coals
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By an angel
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the wilderness
God » Supplies of » For elijah in the wilderness
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the wilderness
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the wilderness
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:7 (show verse)

Then the angel of the Lord came again a second time and touched him and said, “Get up, and eat, for the journey is too long for you [without adequate sustenance].”

Beer-sheba » Wilderness of, hagar miraculously sees a well in » An angel fed elijah in
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By an angel
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:8 (show verse)

So he got up and ate and drank, and with the strength of that food he traveled forty days and nights to Horeb (Sinai), the mountain of God.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Christian ministers » God's care of
Days » Forty days » Elijah's meal lasted
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » By an angel
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Elijah » Fasts for forty days
the Enduring » Those things that abide » Divine supplies
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Fasting » Extraordinary--exemplified » Elijah
Fasting » Prolonged » Elijah
Forty » Days » Of fasting » By elijah
Forty days » Elijah's meal lasted
Horeb » A range of mountains of which mount sinai is the most prominent
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Elijah
Miracles » Catalogue of » Elijah » Is fed by an angel
Mountains » Names of » Horeb, sinai or mount of God
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Elijah's meal lasted
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:9 (show verse)

There he came to a cave and spent the night in it; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Cave » Place of refuge
Cave » Used as a dwelling » Elijah
Caves » Were used as » Resting places
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:10 (show verse)

He said, “I have been very zealous (impassioned) for the Lord God of hosts (armies) [proclaiming what is rightfully and uniquely His]; for the sons of Israel have abandoned (broken) Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I, only I, am left; and they seek to take away my life.”

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Piety of
Elijah » Despondency and complaints of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Forsaking God » Is forsaking » His covenant
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Murmuring » Instances of » Elijah
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Religious zeal » Instances of » Elijah
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:11 (show verse)

So He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord was passing by, and a great and powerful wind was tearing out the mountains and breaking the rocks in pieces before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind, [there was] an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake.

Christian ministers » God's care of
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » When elijah fled from jezebel
Earthquakes » Instances of » When the lord revealed himself to elijah in the still small voice
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Wind » Powerful
God » Where the lord God is not
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Storms » Tempests
Rocks » Miracles connected with » Broken in pieces by the wind
Storms » Tempests
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Powerful
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave
Wind » Miracles connected with » Rocks and mountains rent by
Wind » Violent » Great and strong wind

1 Kings 19:12 (show verse)

After the earthquake, [there was] a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire, [there was] the sound of a gentle blowing.

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Fire » As a symbol of the divine presence and power
God » Fire, a consuming » As a symbol of the divine presence and power
God » Where the lord God is not
God » Voice of select readings » A still small voice
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave
Voice » God's » A still small voice

1 Kings 19:13 (show verse)

When Elijah heard the sound, he wrapped his face in his mantle (cloak) and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Cave » Place of refuge
Christian ministers » God's care of
Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Various articles of » Mantle
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:14 (show verse)

He said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts (armies), because the sons of Israel have abandoned (broken) Your covenant, torn down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I, only I, am left; and they seek to take away my life.”

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Piety of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Not infallible in judgment
Elijah » Despondency and complaints of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:15 (show verse)

The Lord

said to him, “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram (Syria);

Anointing » In consecration » Hazael
Christian ministers » God's care of
Damascus » Wilderness of
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Damascus
divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Anointing leaders
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Anointing leaders
Hazael » Anointed king by elijah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Predestination » Who God predestines
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Syria » Elijah anointed hazael king over, by divine direction
Trouble » Instances of » Elijah, under the juniper tree and in the cave

1 Kings 19:16 (show verse)

and you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.

Abel-meholah » birthplace » of Elisha
Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » Typified
Anointing » In consecration » Jehu
Anointing » In consecration » Of prophets
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Prophets
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Elisha » Elijah instructed to anoint
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 10 jehu
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 10 jehu
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Oil » Used » For anointing to offices of trust
Predestination » Who God predestines
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elisha
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Shaphat » Father of elisha

1 Kings 19:17 (show verse)

It shall come about that Jehu shall put to death whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, and Elisha shall put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.

Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Prophecies concerning
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Predestination » Who God predestines

1 Kings 19:18 (show verse)

Yet I will leave 7,000 [survivors] in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed down to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Calves of jeroboam » God's people refused to worship
Christian ministers » God's care of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Not infallible in judgment
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elijah » Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of jezebel
Faithfulness » In business » Faithfulness to God, examples of
Fidelity » In business » To God
Idolatry » Other customs of » Kissing
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By bowing to them
Idolatry » Saints preserved by God from
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By kissing them
Idolatry » Other customs of » Bowing
Israel/jews » The remnant of israel
Jews, the » A spiritual seed of true believers always amongst
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Predestination » Who God predestines

1 Kings 19:19 (show verse)

So Elijah departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. Elijah went over to him and threw his mantle (coat) on him.

Agriculture » General references to
Agriculture » Operations in » Plowing
Agriculture » General references to » Elisha
Agriculture » Practiced by elisha
Agriculture or husbandry » The jews loved and followed
Bullock (ox) » Uses of » For plowing
divine Call » To leadership » Elisha
Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » A man of great energy
Elisha » Called by elijah
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mantle » Of elijah
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Elisha
Obedience » Instances of » Elisha
Oxen » Used for » Plowing
Plow » Used by elisha with twelve yoke (pairs) of oxen
Plowing » Performed » Sometimes by the owner of the land himself
Shaphat » Father of elisha

1 Kings 19:20 (show verse)

He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother [goodbye], then I will follow you.” And he said to him, “Go on back; for what have I done to [stop] you?”

Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » When called, made a complete surrender
Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha
Honour » Examples of » Elisha
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kiss » Of affection
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Elisha
Obedience » Instances of » Elisha
Procrastination » Instances of » Elisha
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Elisha
Service » Unquestioning » Elisha
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Elisha

1 Kings 19:21 (show verse)

So Elisha left him and went back. Then he took a pair of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their meat with the implements of the oxen [as fuel], and gave the meat to the people, and they ate. Then he stood and followed Elijah, and served him.

Elijah » Flees » Wilderness » Damascus
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » When called, made a complete surrender
Elisha » Ministers unto elijah
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Taking leave of friends
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Liberality » Instances of » Elisha toward elijah
Obedience » Instances of » Elisha
Oxen » Used for » Food
Procrastination » Instances of » Elisha
Servants » Persons devoted to the service of another so called