1st Kings 17 Flashcards

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According to 1st Kings 17:1, what was Elijah's lineage?

the Tishbite of Gilead

According to 1st Kings 17:1, what king did Elijah speak to?

Ahab

According to 1st Kings 17:1, what two things did Elijah tell Ahab would not 'be' for 'these years'?

dew and rain

According to 1st Kings 17:1, by what authority did Elijah promise Ahab there would not be dew nor rain all these years?

As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:1, how long would there not be dew nor rain?

these years Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:1, what did Elijah say would be the one thing that could bring dew or rain?

except at my word Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:2, what came to Elijah after he warned Ahab that there would be no dew nor rain?

the word of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:3, when the word of the Lord came to Elijah, what three instructions were given to him?

get away from here, turn eastward, hide by the Brook Cherith Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:3, when the word of the Lord came to Elijah and instructed him to get away, what direction was he to turn?

eastward Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:3, when Elijah was instructed to get away and turn eastward, where was he to hide?

by the Brook Cherith Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:4, what two promises did God make to Elijah about taking care of him at the Brook Cherith?

you shall drink from the brook, I have commanded the ravens to feed you Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:4, from what water source did God tell Elijah that he would drink?

from the brook Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:4, what did God command the ravens to do?

feed you (Elijah) Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:4, what birds had God commanded to feed Elijah?

the ravens Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:5, Elijah didn't listen to God about hiding near Cherith.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:5, where does the Brook Cherith flow?

into the Jordan Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:6, what did the ravens bring to Elijah?

bread and meat Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:6, WHEN did the ravens bring bread and meat to Elijah?

morning and evening Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:6, FITB 'The ___ brought him and in the _, and and in the _; and he drank from the ____'.

ravens, bread, meat, morning, bread, meat, evening, brook Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:7, what happened to the brook 'after a while'?

the brook dried up Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:7, WHEN did the brook dry up?

after a while Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:7, WHY did the brook dry up after a while?

there had been no rain in the land Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:8, when the brook dried up, what instruction came to Elijah?

the word of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:9, when the word of the Lord came to Elijah after the brook dried up, what three instructions did it give to him?

Arise, go to Zaraphath, dwell there Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:9, when the word of the Lord came to Elijah and told him to Arise, where was he to go and dwell?

Zaraphath Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:9, what region does Zaraphath belong to?

Sidon Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:9, who lived in Sidon and what had God commanded that person to do?

a widow, provide for you (Elijah) Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:10, when Elijah arose and went to Zaraphath, where did he meet the widow?

when he came to the gate of the city Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 17:10, who did Elijah encounter when he arrived at Zaraphath and came to the gate of the city?

a widow Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elijah's Prophecies and Instructions

Elijah, from Gilead, confronts King Ahab regarding a drought.
He proclaims that there will be no dew or rain for several years, asserting God's authority.
The duration of the drought is unspecified, simply referred to as "these years."

God's Command to Elijah

Following Elijah's warning to Ahab, he receives specific directions from God.
He is instructed to leave, head eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith.
The Brook Cherith flows into the Jordan River.

God's Provision at Brook Cherith

Elijah is promised two forms of provision at the brook:
- He will drink from the brook.
- Ravens are commanded to bring him food.
Ravens deliver food to Elijah in the morning and evening, supplying bread and meat.

Drought Impact and Subsequent Journey

After some time, the brook dries up due to lack of rain.
Elijah receives new instructions from God to go to Zaraphath following the brook's drying.
He is to find a widow in Sidon, who has been commanded to provide for him.

Encounter with the Widow

Elijah meets the widow at the city gate of Zaraphath.
The widow is set to play a crucial role in providing sustenance for Elijah amidst the ongoing drought.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on 1st Kings 17. Each card covers key elements, characters, and events within this chapter. Perfect for students or anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of this biblical passage.