Chapter summary

1 Kings 19 Summary

1 Kings 19 records Elijah's flight from Jezebel, his despair under a juniper tree, and God's gentle whisper at Horeb that recommissions him.

After Carmel, Jezebel's threat sends Elijah running. He sits under a broom tree and asks to die. God sends angels with food and water and lets him sleep. Then he sends him to Horeb — Sinai.

There, wind, earthquake, and fire pass — but the LORD is not in them. Then comes «a low whisper.» God recommissions Elijah, tells him he is not alone, and gives him fresh tasks. The chapter is a tender ministry to the depressed prophet.

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1 Kings 19:12 “After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.” 1 Kings 19:18 “Nevertheless, I have reserved seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.””

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