1 Kings 21:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD spoke to Elijah from Tishbe, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces God speaking directly to his prophet Elijah with an important message.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of King Ahab's rule over the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the prophet Elijah was actively confronting the king's idolatry and moral failures, including his role in the unjust seizure of Naboth's vineyard through deception and murder. After Elijah delivered God's judgment against Ahab, the king humbled himself in repentance, leading God to show mercy by delaying the promised disaster. This verse marks the moment when God communicated this change of heart to Elijah, highlighting divine compassion amid human sin.

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