1 Kings 19
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 22
Chapter Summary
Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beer-sheba. In the wilderness he is given food and drink by an angel. At Horeb God appears to him, sending him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha. Elisha follows Elijah.
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People & Context
Jezebel threatens Elijah's life. He flees to the wilderness, prays to die, but an angel feeds him for a 40-day journey to Horeb.
God reveals Himself to Elijah at Horeb not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a small whisper, commanding him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha…
Elijah finds Elisha plowing with twelve yoke of oxen. He throws his mantle on him, and Elisha sacrifices the oxen and follows Elijah.
Timeline
Jezebel threatens Elijah's life. He flees to the wilderness, prays to die, but an angel feeds him for a 40-day journey to Horeb.
1 Kings 19:1-8God reveals Himself to Elijah at Horeb not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a small whisper, commanding him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha.
1 Kings 19:9-18Elijah finds Elisha plowing with twelve yoke of oxen. He throws his mantle on him, and Elisha sacrifices the oxen and follows Elijah.
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