1 Kings 17:2
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Elijah,

English Standard Version
And the word of the LORD came to him:

Berean Standard Bible
Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:

King James Bible
And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

NASB 1995
The word of the LORD came to him, saying,

NASB 1977
And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came to him, saying,

Amplified Bible
And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to him:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then a revelation from the LORD came to him: “

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Later, the LORD said to Elijah,

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to Elijah:

Good News Translation
Then the LORD said to Elijah,

International Standard Version
Later, this message came to him from the LORD:

Majority Standard Bible
Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:

NET Bible
The LORD told him:

New Heart English Bible
And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came to him, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the word of YHWH is to him, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah is unto him, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to him, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

New American Bible
The word of the LORD came to Elijah:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to him, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon him and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to Eliu, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ravens Feed Elijah
1Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD lives—the God of Israel before whom I stand—there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” 2Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah: 3“Leave here, turn eastward, and hide yourself by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.…

Cross References
1 Kings 18:1
After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.”

1 Kings 19:9-13
There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” / “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” / Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. ...

2 Kings 1:3
But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’

2 Kings 4:1-7
Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...

2 Kings 6:8-12
Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” / Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” / So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. ...

2 Kings 7:1-2
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”

2 Kings 20:4-5
Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, / “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:4-10
The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...

Ezekiel 3:16-21
At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. ...

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. / The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ...

Matthew 10:19-20
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Luke 1:35
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.

Luke 4:1-4
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, / where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry. / The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

1 Kings 12:22
But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

1 Chronicles 17:3
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Jeremiah 7:1
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

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1 Kings 17
1. Elijah, having prophesied against Ahab,
3. is sent to Cherith where the ravens feed him.
8. He is sent to the widow of Zarephath
17. He raises the widow's son
24. The woman believes him














Then
This word indicates a sequence of events. It follows Elijah's bold proclamation to King Ahab about the coming drought, which was a direct challenge to the worship of Baal, the Canaanite storm god. The timing is significant as it shows God's immediate response to Elijah's faithfulness and obedience.

a revelation from the LORD
This phrase highlights the divine communication between God and His prophet. In the Old Testament, God often spoke to His prophets through visions, dreams, or direct words. This revelation signifies God's active involvement in guiding His people and His prophets. It underscores the authority of Elijah's mission and the divine origin of his message. The term "LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, contrasting with the false gods worshipped by Ahab and Jezebel.

came to Elijah
Elijah, whose name means "My God is Yahweh," is introduced as a key prophetic figure. His role is to call Israel back to the worship of the true God. Elijah's ministry is marked by miraculous events and confrontations with idolatry. This revelation initiates a period of divine provision and protection for Elijah, as God instructs him to hide by the Brook Cherith. Elijah's life and ministry foreshadow the coming of John the Baptist, who also called people to repentance and prepared the way for the Lord. Elijah's experiences and actions are types of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the role of prophet, priest, and king.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elijah
A prophet of God, Elijah is a central figure in this passage. Known for his boldness and faith, he is a key prophet during the reign of King Ahab in Israel. Elijah's ministry is marked by miraculous events and a strong call to return to the worship of Yahweh.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates directly with His prophets. In this passage, God provides guidance and revelation to Elijah, demonstrating His ongoing relationship and communication with His chosen servants.

3. Revelation
The divine communication from God to Elijah. This revelation is crucial as it directs Elijah's actions and ensures the fulfillment of God's purposes.
Teaching Points
God's Communication
God speaks to His people, often through chosen individuals like prophets. This emphasizes the importance of being attentive to God's voice in our lives today, whether through Scripture, prayer, or the counsel of godly leaders.

Obedience to God's Revelation
Elijah's response to God's revelation is immediate and obedient. We are called to respond to God's guidance with the same readiness and faithfulness.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets serve as God's mouthpiece, delivering His messages to His people. Understanding the role of prophets helps us appreciate the continuity of God's message throughout the Bible.

Trust in God's Plan
Even when circumstances are challenging, as they were for Elijah, trusting in God's revelation and plan is crucial. This trust is foundational to a life of faith.Verse 2. - And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying [cf. ver. 8; 1 Kings 18:1; 1 Kings 21:17; 2 Kings 1:3],

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then a revelation
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

from the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to [Elijah]:
אֵלָ֥יו (’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to


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