1 Kings 19:6
New International Version
He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.

New Living Translation
He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again.

English Standard Version
And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water. And he ate and drank and lay down again.

Berean Standard Bible
And 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.

King James Bible
And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

New King James Version
Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again.

New American Standard Bible
And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a round loaf of bread baked on hot coals, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again.

NASB 1995
Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

NASB 1977
Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

Amplified Bible
He looked, and by his head there was a bread cake baked on hot coal, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.

American Standard Version
And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

Contemporary English Version
Elijah looked around, and by his head was a jar of water and some baked bread. He sat up, ate and drank, then lay down and went back to sleep.

English Revised Version
And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he looked, he saw near his head some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water. So he ate, drank, and went to sleep again.

Good News Translation
He looked around and saw a loaf of bread and a jar of water near his head. He ate and drank, and lay down again.

International Standard Version
So he looked around, and there near his head was a muffin sitting on top of some heated stones, along with a jar of water. Elijah ate and drank and then lay down again.

Majority Standard Bible
And 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.

NET Bible
He looked and right there by his head was a cake baking on hot coals and a jug of water. He ate and drank and then slept some more.

New Heart English Bible
He looked, and look, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he looked, and behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he ate and drank, and laid himself down again.

World English Bible
He looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he looks attentively, and behold, at his bolster [is] a cake [on] burning stones, and a dish of water, and he eats, and drinks, and turns, and lies down.

Young's Literal Translation
and he looketh attentively, and lo, at his bolster a cake baken on burning stones, and a dish of water, and he eateth, and drinketh, and turneth, and lieth down.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will look, and behold, from his head cakes baked on hot stones, and a cruse of water: and he will eat and drink, and turn back and lie down.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He looked, and behold there was at his head a hearth cake, and a vessel of water: and he ate and drank, and he fell asleep again.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He looked, and behold, at his head was bread baked under ashes, and a container of water. Then he ate and drank, and again he slept deeply.

New American Bible
He looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water. After he ate and drank, he lay down again,

New Revised Standard Version
He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and lay down again.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he turned and he saw his pillow a round baked cake and a jug of water, and he ate and drank and returned to sleep.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the hot stones, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Eliu looked, and, behold, at his head there was a cake of meal and a cruse of water; and he arose, and ate and drank, and returned and lay down.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elijah Flees From Jezebel
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. 7A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”…

Cross References
Exodus 16:4-15
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. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, ...

Matthew 4:11
Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

Psalm 78:24-25
He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

John 6:31-35
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...

Exodus 16:31-35
Now the house of Israel called the bread manna. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey. / Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” ...

Numbers 11:7-9
Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

John 21:9-13
When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. / Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” / So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn. ...

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Luke 22:43
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Genesis 21:19
Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.

1 Samuel 30:12
a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights.

Matthew 14:19-21
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

Mark 8:6-9
And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd. / They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well. / The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ...

Acts 12:7-10
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. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

cake

1 Kings 17:6,9-15
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook…

Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

head [heb] bolster

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1 Kings 19
1. Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beersheba
4. 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














He looked around
This phrase indicates Elijah's awareness and responsiveness to his surroundings. In Hebrew, the verb used here can imply a careful observation or a sudden realization. Elijah, in his state of despair, is prompted to notice God's provision. This moment of looking around is a reminder of how God often provides for us in unexpected ways, urging us to be attentive to His presence even in our lowest moments.

there by his head
The specific mention of the location "by his head" suggests intimacy and immediacy. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the head was often considered the seat of life and consciousness. The proximity of the provision to Elijah's head symbolizes God's closeness and personal care for him. It is a powerful reminder that God's sustenance is not distant but is placed right where we need it most.

a cake of bread
The "cake of bread" signifies basic sustenance, a staple in the diet of the ancient Israelites. The Hebrew word used here can refer to a round loaf, often baked on hot stones. This simple provision echoes the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness, symbolizing God's ongoing provision and care. It serves as a reminder that God provides for our needs, often in the most fundamental and sustaining ways.

baked over hot coals
The detail of the bread being "baked over hot coals" adds a layer of warmth and care to the provision. In the ancient world, baking over coals was a common method, suggesting a freshly prepared meal. This imagery evokes the idea of God as a nurturing provider, who not only meets our needs but does so with attention to detail and care.

and a jar of water
Water, a symbol of life and purification, is provided alongside the bread. In the arid climate of the region, water was a precious commodity. The "jar of water" signifies refreshment and renewal, essential for Elijah's physical and spiritual restoration. This provision highlights God's understanding of our holistic needs, offering both sustenance and refreshment.

So he ate and drank
Elijah's response to eat and drink signifies acceptance and trust in God's provision. In the Hebrew context, eating and drinking are often associated with fellowship and covenant. By partaking in the meal, Elijah is not only physically nourished but also spiritually renewed, reaffirming his relationship with God.

and lay down again
The act of laying down again indicates rest and restoration. In the biblical narrative, rest is often associated with trust in God's sovereignty. Elijah's ability to lay down again after eating and drinking suggests a return to peace and reliance on God's care. It serves as a reminder that true rest comes from trusting in God's provision and timing.

(6) And laid him down.--There is a pathetic touch in the description of the prophet, wearied and disheartened, as caring not to eat sufficiently, and glad, after a morsel eaten, to forget himself again in sleep.

Verse 6. - And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake [same word as in 1 Kings 17:13] baken on the coals [Heb. a cake of stones, or coals. LXX. ἐγκρυφίας. The thin, flat bread of the East, especially among the nomadic desert tribes, is constantly baked in a rude oven, constructed in the sand or soft. A little hollow is made; sometimes it is lined with stones to retain the heat; fuel, often the root of the genista, is placed upon it and kindled, and when the sand or stones are sufficiently hot, the embers are raked to one side, and the dough is placed in the oven, where it is sometimes covered with the ashes. Hence the Vulgate calls it sub-cinericius panis], and a cruse of water at his head [i.e., the place of his head. Marg. bolster. The word is almost used as a preposition. Cf. 1 Samuel 19:13; 1 Samuel 26:7]. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. [Heb. returned and laid down.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he looked around,
וַיַּבֵּ֕ט (way·yab·bêṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard

and there
וְהִנֵּ֧ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

by his head
מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֛יו (mə·ra·’ă·šō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4763: A place at the head, head place

was a cake of bread
עֻגַ֥ת (‘u·ḡaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5692: A disc or cake of bread

baked over hot coals,
רְצָפִ֖ים (rə·ṣā·p̄îm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7529: A red-hot stone

and a jar
וְצַפַּ֣חַת (wə·ṣap·pa·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6835: A jar, jug

of water.
מָ֑יִם (mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

So he ate
וַיֹּ֣אכַל (way·yō·ḵal)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

and drank
וַיֵּ֔שְׁתְּ (way·yê·šət)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8354: To imbibe

and lay down
וַיִּשְׁכָּֽב׃ (way·yiš·kāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

again.
וַיָּ֖שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again


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