Verse (Click for Chapter) 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: 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, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah: World English Bible Then Yahweh’s word came to him, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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 Elijah1Now 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, Jump to Previous Elijah WordJump to Next Elijah Word1 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 came to Elijah Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA 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 CommunicationGod 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 17:2?2. How does God's command in 1 Kings 17:2 demonstrate His guidance to Elijah? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Elijah's response in 1 Kings 17:2? 4. How does 1 Kings 17:2 connect to God's provision in other Scriptures? 5. How can we apply God's direction in 1 Kings 17:2 to our lives today? 6. What role does listening to God play in fulfilling His will, as seen here? 7. What is the significance of God's word coming to Elijah in 1 Kings 17:2? 8. How does 1 Kings 17:2 demonstrate God's communication with prophets? 9. Why is Elijah chosen to receive God's message in 1 Kings 17:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17? 11. Why do Christian leaders claim to hear from God, yet often contradict each other? 12. What does Matthew 6:31-33 teach about not worrying? 13. How did Elijah help the widow during the famine? 14. How could two foreign spies move so freely in Jericho without immediate suspicion, as described in Joshua 2:2–3? What Does 1 Kings 17:2 Mean Then• The story picks up immediately after Elijah’s bold declaration of drought to King Ahab (1 Kings 17:1). • “Then” signals that God never leaves His servants hanging after they step out in obedience; He follows their obedience with further direction—just as He did for Abram after leaving Ur (Genesis 12:1,4). • The timing reminds us that God’s guidance is often progressive: one obedient act opens the door to the next (John 14:21). A revelation • Scripture says, “Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:” (1 Kings 17:2). • God’s word is not vague intuition; it is concrete revelation, carrying the same authority as every other “word of the LORD” given through prophets (Jeremiah 1:4; Hebrews 1:1–2). • When God reveals, He clarifies His will, provides direction, and strengthens faith (Psalm 119:105). From the LORD • The source of the revelation is Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God who had just been declared as “the God of Israel” by Elijah (1 Kings 17:1). • This underlines divine initiative: “prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). • Because it is from the LORD, the word is sure; it will not return void (Isaiah 55:11). Came • The word “came” stresses movement from heaven to earth. Elijah did not seek it; it sought him, just as “the word of the LORD came” to Abram in a vision (Genesis 15:1) and to Jonah (Jonah 1:1). • God’s Word is living and active, pursuing His servants with the next step (Acts 9:3–6). • This reminds believers that guidance is received, not manufactured. To Elijah • The revelation is personal. God speaks to the individual He has appointed for a specific mission (Amos 7:15; Exodus 3:10). • Elijah is not a mere spectator of divine plans—he is God’s chosen instrument to confront idolatry and demonstrate the LORD’s supremacy (1 Kings 18:36–39). • By addressing Elijah directly, God affirms both His knowledge of and care for His servant (1 Kings 19:9–13; Matthew 10:29–31). summary 1 Kings 17:2 shows that after Elijah’s courageous stand before Ahab, God immediately supplies fresh direction. The verse teaches that (1) guidance follows obedience, (2) revelation is a clear, authoritative word from the covenant LORD, (3) God Himself initiates communication, and (4) He addresses His chosen servant personally. Believers today can trust that the same faithful God still speaks through His written Word, guiding those who walk in obedience. 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 revelationדְבַר־ (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 Links 1 Kings 17:2 NIV1 Kings 17:2 NLT 1 Kings 17:2 ESV 1 Kings 17:2 NASB 1 Kings 17:2 KJV 1 Kings 17:2 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 17:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 17:2 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 17:2 French Bible 1 Kings 17:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 17:2 The word of Yahweh came to him (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |