1 Kings 17:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

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✦ 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

This occurs during the prophet Elijah's ministry in the northern kingdom of Israel, around 870 BC, during the reign of the wicked King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah had just been miraculously fed by ravens at the brook Cherith during a severe drought that God had sent as judgment. Now God is preparing to give Elijah new directions as his current provision is about to end.

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Then a cloud rolled in and covered them, and a voice spoke from inside it: 'This is my son, and I love him deeply. Listen to what he says.'

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Jesus spoke directly to the tree and said, 'No one will ever eat fruit from you again.' His disciples were right there listening to all of this.

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