And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
The LORD's power came upon Elijah, and he tucked up his robe and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.
God gave Elijah supernatural strength and speed to outrun King Ahab's chariot to the city of Jezreel.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Elijah was a prophet during the reign of King Ahab in ancient Israel, a time when the nation was deeply influenced by idolatry through Ahab's promotion of Baal worship. After a miraculous showdown on Mount Carmel where God demonstrated His power by sending fire from heaven in response to Elijah's prayer, Elijah prophesied the end of a severe drought with impending rain. Empowered by God, Elijah ran ahead of Ahab's chariot to Jezreel, showcasing divine strength in a journey that highlighted God's provision and protection.
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