KJV ORIGINAL
And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD spoke to him, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God spoke directly to Elijah, giving him new instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 1 Kings 17 is set during the reign of King Ahab in Israel, a time when idolatry and wickedness led to God's judgment through a severe drought. The prophet Elijah had been instructed by God to hide by the Brook Cherith, where he was miraculously fed by ravens as a sign of divine provision. Now, in verse 8, God is speaking to Elijah again, directing him to the next phase of his mission in Zarephath.
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