And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
While he was lying down and sleeping under a juniper tree, an angel came and touched him, saying, 'Get up and eat.'
God sent an angel to care for Elijah when he was exhausted and discouraged, providing him with food and rest.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, the prophet Elijah had just experienced a great spiritual victory against the prophets of Baal but was now fleeing for his life from Queen Jezebel, who sought to kill him. Overwhelmed by exhaustion and despair, he traveled into the wilderness and collapsed under a juniper tree, feeling utterly alone and ready to give up. This moment highlights God's compassionate response to His servants in their weakest states, as seen when an angel appears to minister to Elijah.
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