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Themes in 1 Kings 19

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Themes in 1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19:1 (show verse)

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and altogether how he had slain the Prophets 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 unto Elijah, saying, "So do God to me, and so thereto, except I make thy soul like one of theirs by tomorrow this time."

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)

When he saw that, he arose and went for his life, and came to Beersheba in Judah, and left his lad 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

And he went a day's journey into the wilderness, and when he was come sat down under a Juniper tree, and desired for his soul, that he might die, and said, "It is now enough, O LORD, take my soul; for I am not 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)

And as he lay and slept under the Juniper tree, behold, there came an Angel and touched him, and said unto him, "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)

And he looked about him: and see, there was a loaf of broiled bread and a cruse of water at his head. And he ate and drank and laid him down again to sleep.

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)

And the Angel of the LORD came again the second time and touched him, and said, "Up and eat, for thou hast a long Journey to go."

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)

And he arose and did eat and drink and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights, unto Horeb the mount 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)

and entered there into a cave and lodged there all night. And then the word of the LORD came to him, and said, "What doest thou 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)

And he answered, "I have been thorough angry for the LORD God of Hosts' sake. For the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, and have broken down thine altars and slain the Prophets with the sword, and I only am left, and they seek my soul to have it too."

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)

And he said, "Come out and stand before the LORD." And behold, the LORD went by: and a mighty strong wind that rent the mountains and brake the rocks, before him. But the LORD was not in the wind. And after the wind came 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)

And after the earthquake, came fire. But the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire, came a small still voice.

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)

And when Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his mantle, and went out and stood in the mouth of the cave. And see, there came a voice unto him and said, "What doest thou 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)

And he answered, "I was jealous for the LORD God of Hosts' sake: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant and have cast down thine altars and slain thy prophets with the sword, and I only am left, and they seek my soul to have it."

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)

Then the LORD said unto him, "Go and turn thy way to the wilderness of Damascus, and go and anoint Hazael to be king of 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 Jehu the son of Nimshi, anoint to be king over Israel; And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah anoint to be Prophet in thy room.

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)

And whoso escapeth the sword of Hazael, him shall Jehu slay: and if any man escape the sword of Jehu, him shall Elisha slay.

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)

And thereto I have left me seven thousand in Israel, of which never man bowed his knees unto Baal nor kissed him with his mouth."

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)

And he departed thence and found Elisha the son of Shaphat plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelve. And Elijah went to him and cast his mantle upon 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)

And he left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, "Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow thee." And he said to him, "Go back again, for what have I done to thee?"

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)

And he went back again from after him, and took a yoke of oxen and slew them, and dressed the flesh with the instruments of the oxen and gave it the people, and they did eat. And then he arose and went after Elijah and ministered unto 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