1 Kings 21:17 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 shows God speaking directly to his prophet Elijah, preparing to give him an important message.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, 1 Kings 21 describes the events surrounding King Ahab's covetous desire for Naboth's vineyard, which escalates to injustice and murder orchestrated by Ahab and his wife Jezebel. Elijah the Tishbite serves as a prophet of God during the 9th century BC in Israel, boldly confronting the king's idolatry and moral failings as a representative of divine authority. In this specific verse, God is initiating communication with Elijah to deliver a prophetic message of judgment against Ahab's wrongdoing.

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