And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
When he saw this, he got up and ran for his life. He went to Beersheba, which was in Judah, and left his servant there.
This verse shows Elijah fleeing in fear after Queen Jezebel threatened to kill him, running all the way to the southern border of the kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after Elijah's dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, where God sent fire from heaven. Despite this incredible triumph, when Queen Jezebel threatens his life, Elijah becomes afraid and flees. Beersheba was located at the southern edge of Judah, about 100 miles from where Elijah started his journey, representing a desperate attempt to get as far away as possible from Jezebel's reach.
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