Thematic Bible
1 Kings 17:1 (show verse)
Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab: By the living Jehovah, the God of Israel, whose servant I am, there will be no dew or rain in these years, but only at my word.
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
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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)
Then the word of Jehovah came to him, saying:
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
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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
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1 Kings 17:3 (show verse)
Go east from here and hide by the Cherith Brook, east of Jordan.
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
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
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1 Kings 17:4 (show verse)
You will drink from the brook. I have ordered the ravens to feed 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
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 he did as Jehovah said, living by the Cherith Brook, east of Jordan.
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
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
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1 Kings 17:6 (show verse)
The ravens took him bread in the morning and meat in the evening. And he drank water 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
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)
Now after a time the brook became dry, because there was 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
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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
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1 Kings 17:8 (show verse)
Then the word of Jehovah came to him, saying:
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
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)
Go now to Zarephath, in Zidon, and live there. I have given orders to a widow woman there to see that you have food.
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
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)
He went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, he saw a widow woman gathering sticks. He said to her: Will you give me a little water in a vessel for my 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
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)
As she was going to get it, he said: And get me some bread.
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
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)
Then she said: By the life of Jehovah your God, I have nothing but a little meal, and a drop of oil in the bottle; and now I am getting two sticks together so that I may go in and make it ready for me and my son, so that we may have a meal before our death.
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
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)
Elijah said to her: Have no fear. Go and do as you said, but first make me a little cake of it and come and give it to me. Then make something for yourself and 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
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)
For this is the word of Jehovah, the God of Israel: 'Your supply of meal will not come to an end. The bottle will never be without oil, till the day when Jehovah sends rain on the earth.'
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
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)
She did as Elijah told her and they all had food for a long time.
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
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 store of meal did not come to an end. The bottle was never without oil. This was just as Jehovah said through the mouth of Elijah.
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Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
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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
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Oil » Used for food
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divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For elijah in the time of famine
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1 Kings 17:17 (show verse)
After this the son of the woman of the house became ill. He was so ill that there was no breath in him.
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Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
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1 Kings 17:18 (show verse)
She said to Elijah: What have I to do with you, O man of God? Have you come to put God in mind of my sin, and to put my son to death?
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1 Kings 17:19 (show verse)
He said: Give your son to me. And lifting him out of her arms, he took him up to his room and put him down on his bed.
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Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
1 Kings 17:20 (show verse)
Crying to Jehovah he said: O Jehovah my God, have you sent evil even on the widow I now visit, by causing her son's death?
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Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
1 Kings 17:21 (show verse)
Stretching himself out on the child three times, he made his prayer to Jehovah. He said: O Jehovah my God, be pleased to let this child's life come back to him again.
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1 Kings 17:22 (show verse)
Jehovah listened to the voice of Elijah. The child began to breath and came back to life.
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1 Kings 17:23 (show verse)
Elijah took the child down from his room into the house and gave him to his mother. See, your son is alive. He said.
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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
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Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
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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
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Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
1 Kings 17:24 (show verse)
Then the woman said to Elijah: Now I am certain that you are a man of God, and that the word of Jehovah in your mouth is truth.
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Women » Good » Widow of zarephath, who fed elijah during the famine
Zarephath » Elijah performs two miracles in
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