Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” New Living Translation Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!” English Standard Version And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, “Arise and eat.” Berean Standard Bible Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” King James Bible And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. New King James Version Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat.” New American Standard Bible Then he lay down and fell asleep under a broom tree; but behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat!” NASB 1995 He lay down and slept under a juniper tree; and behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat.” NASB 1977 And he lay down and slept under a juniper tree; and behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat.” Legacy Standard Bible Then he lay down and slept under a broom tree; and behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat.” Amplified Bible He lay down and slept under the juniper tree, and behold, an angel touched him and said to him, “Get up and eat.” Christian Standard Bible Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. Suddenly, an angel touched him. The angel told him, “Get up and eat.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. Suddenly, an angel touched him. The angel told him, “Get up and eat.” American Standard Version And he lay down and slept under a juniper-tree; and, behold, an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. Contemporary English Version Then he lay down in the shade and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel woke him up and said, "Get up and eat." English Revised Version And he lay down and slept under a juniper tree; and, behold, an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he lay down and slept under the broom plant. An angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat." Good News Translation He lay down under the tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, "Wake up and eat." International Standard Version Then he lay down and went to sleep under the juniper tree. All of a sudden, there was an angel, who kept grabbing him and telling him, "Get up! Eat!" Majority Standard Bible Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, ?Get up and eat.? NET Bible He stretched out and fell asleep under the shrub. All of a sudden an angelic messenger touched him and said, "Get up and eat." New Heart English Bible He lay down and slept under a broom tree. And look, an angel touched him, and said to him, "Arise and eat." Webster's Bible Translation And as he lay and slept under a juniper-tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise and eat. World English Bible He lay down and slept under a juniper tree; and behold, an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he lies down and sleeps under a certain broom tree, and behold, a messenger is reaching toward him and says to him, “Rise, eat”; Young's Literal Translation And he lieth down and sleepeth under a certain retem-tree, and lo, a messenger cometh against him, and saith to him, 'Rise, eat;' Smith's Literal Translation And he will lie down and sleep under one broom-tree, and behold, then a messenger touched upon him, and he will say to him, Arise, eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he cast himself down, end slept in the shadow of the juniper tree: and behold an angel of the Lord touched him, and said to him: Arise and eat. Catholic Public Domain Version And he stretched himself out, and he slept deeply in the shadow of the juniper tree. And behold, an Angel of the Lord touched him, and said to him, “Rise up and eat.” New American Bible He lay down and fell asleep under the solitary broom tree, but suddenly a messenger touched him and said, “Get up and eat!” New Revised Standard Version Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, “Get up and eat.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he lay down and slept soundly under the oak tree; and, behold, an angel touched him and said to him, Arise and eat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he fell asleep and he sank under the oak, and behold, an Angel came to him and said to him: “Arise! Eat!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he lay down and slept under a broom-tree; and, behold, an angel touched him, and said unto him: 'Arise and eat.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he lay down and slept there under a tree; and behold, some one touched him, and said to him, Arise and eat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah Flees From Jezebel…4while he himself traveled on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” 5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.… Cross References Genesis 28:11-12 On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. / And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. Exodus 16:4 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. Psalm 91:11-12 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 103:20 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Psalm 104:4 He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. Daniel 6:22 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 26:43 And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. Mark 1:13 and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him. Luke 22:43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. John 6:31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Acts 27:23-24 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Treasury of Scripture And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise and eat. as he lay Genesis 28:11-15 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep… and angel Psalm 34:7,10 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them… Daniel 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. Daniel 9:21 Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. Jump to Previous Angel Arise Asleep Broom Broom-Tree Earth Eat Fell Juniper Juniper-Tree Lay Messenger Once Rise Sleep Sleepeth Slept Stretching Touched Touching TreeJump to Next Angel Arise Asleep Broom Broom-Tree Earth Eat Fell Juniper Juniper-Tree Lay Messenger Once Rise Sleep Sleepeth Slept Stretching Touched Touching Tree1 Kings 19 1. Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beersheba4. In the desert, being weary of his life, he is comforted by an angel 9. At Horeb God appears unto him, sending him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha 19. Elisha, taking leave of his friends, follows Elijah Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Elijah, after his intense confrontation with the prophets of Baal and his subsequent flight from Jezebel, finds himself in a state of exhaustion and despair. The broom tree, a desert shrub, provides minimal shade and is often found in arid regions, symbolizing Elijah's desolate state. This moment reflects the human need for rest and the physical limitations even of God's prophets. Elijah's sleep signifies a temporary escape from his overwhelming circumstances, highlighting the importance of rest in times of spiritual and emotional turmoil. This scene parallels Jesus' moments of solitude and rest, such as when He withdrew to pray and rejuvenate (Mark 1:35). Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel but is now fleeing for his life from Queen Jezebel. 2. Broom Tree A type of shrub or small tree in the desert where Elijah sought refuge and rest. It symbolizes a place of solitude and desolation. 3. Angel A messenger from God who provides physical sustenance and spiritual encouragement to Elijah in his time of need. 4. Mount Carmel The site of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, demonstrating God's power and Elijah's faith. 5. Jezebel The queen who threatens Elijah's life, representing opposition to God's prophets and His will. Teaching Points God's Provision in DespairEven in our lowest moments, God provides for our needs, both physically and spiritually. Elijah's experience under the broom tree reminds us that God sees our struggles and sends help in unexpected ways. The Importance of Rest Elijah's need for sleep and sustenance highlights the importance of rest in our spiritual journey. Physical rest can be a precursor to spiritual renewal. Divine Encouragement The angel's touch and command to "get up and eat" serve as a reminder that God encourages us to rise from our despair and continue our journey with renewed strength. God's Presence in Solitude Elijah's encounter with the angel under the broom tree shows that God is present even in our solitude and desolation, ready to meet us where we are. Preparation for Future Tasks The nourishment provided to Elijah was not just for immediate relief but to prepare him for the journey ahead. God equips us for future challenges through His provision.(5)An angel touched him.--The word may signify simply "a messenger," human or super-human; but the context suggests a miraculous ministration of some unearthly food. It is notable that, except as ministers of God in the physical sphere (as in 2Samuel 24:16-17; 2Kings 19:35), the angels, whose appearances are so often recorded in earlier days, hardly appear during the prophetic period, as though the place of their spiritual ministry, as messengers of God, to the people had been supplied by the prophetic mission. Here, and in 2Kings 6:17, the angel is but auxiliary to the prophet, simply ministering to him in time of danger and distress, as the angel of the Agony to the Prophet of prophets.Verse 5. - And as he lay and slept ["While death was called for, the cousin of death comes unbidden" (Hall)] under a [Heb. one] Juniper tree, behold, then [Heb. זֶה this; "behold here," siehe da, Gesen.], an angel [Heb. messenger; the same word as in ver. 2, but explained in ver. 7 to be a messenger of God. Cf. Genesis 16:9; Genesis 21:17] touched [Heb. touching] him and said unto him, Arise and eat. [Probably he had eaten little or nothing since leaving Jezreel. Food was now what he most needed. This circumstance suggests that the profound depression betrayed in his prayer (ver. 4) was largely the result of physical weakness.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then he lay downוַיִּשְׁכַּב֙ (way·yiš·kaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down under תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the broom tree רֹ֣תֶם (rō·ṯem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7574: Broom plant, retem and fell asleep. וַיִּישַׁ֔ן (way·yî·šan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3462: To be slack, languid, sleep, to grow old, stale, inveterate Suddenly וְהִנֵּֽה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! an angel מַלְאָךְ֙ (mal·’āḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel touched נֹגֵ֣עַ (nō·ḡê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike him בּ֔וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and said, וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Get up ק֥וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and eat.” אֱכֽוֹל׃ (’ĕ·ḵō·wl) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat Links 1 Kings 19:5 NIV1 Kings 19:5 NLT 1 Kings 19:5 ESV 1 Kings 19:5 NASB 1 Kings 19:5 KJV 1 Kings 19:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 19:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 19:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 19:5 French Bible 1 Kings 19:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 19:5 He lay down and slept under (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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