New International Version Then the word of the LORD came to him: New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Elijah, English Standard Version Then the word of the LORD came to him, Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to him, saying, King James Bible And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, New King James Version Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, New American Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, NASB 1995 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, NASB 1977 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then the word of Yahweh came to him, saying, Amplified Bible Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Then the word of the LORD {YHWH} came to Elijah: Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to him: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to him: “ American Standard Version And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD told Elijah, English Revised Version And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD spoke his word to Elijah: Good News Translation Then the LORD said to Elijah, International Standard Version Then this message came to him from the LORD: NET Bible The LORD told him, New Heart English Bible The word of the LORD came to him, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to Elijah: World English Bible Yahweh’s word came to him, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the word of YHWH is to him, saying, Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to him, saying, Young's Literal Translation and the word of Jehovah is unto him, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to him, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the word of the Lord came to him, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying: New American Bible So the word of the LORD came to him: New Revised Standard Version Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon him saying. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to Eliu, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Widow of Zarephath8Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 9“Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.”… Cross References Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 1 Kings 18:1 After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.” 1 Kings 21:17 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, 1 Kings 21:28 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: Luke 4:25-26 But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land. / Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon. James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops. Matthew 10:41-42 Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” Hebrews 11:35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. Mark 9:41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward. Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? … Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. 2 Corinthians 9:8-10 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. / As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Genesis 12:1-3 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Exodus 16:4-5 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, the word 1 Kings 17:2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Isaiah 41:17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. Jump to Previous WordJump to Next Word1 Kings 17 1. Elijah, having prophesied against Ahab, 3. is sent to Cherith where the ravens feed him. 8. He is sent to the widow of Zarephath 17. He raises the widow's son 24. The woman believes him Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: After the brook Cherith dried up in the famine, the Lord directed His servant to Zarephath, a Phoenician town within the region ruled by Jezebel’s father. God sent Elijah beyond Israel’s borders to a Gentile widow, demonstrating that His authority and mercy were not limited to the covenant land. In a land devoted to Baal, the supposed god of rain and fertility, the Lord alone sustained both His prophet and a destitute household. 1Ki 18:1 After a long time, in the third year of the drought… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God, known for his boldness and faithfulness in delivering God's messages during a time of widespread idolatry in Israel. 2. Zarephath A town in the region of Sidon, outside of Israel, where God sends Elijah to find sustenance during a famine. This location is significant as it is in the territory of Jezebel's father, highlighting God's provision even in foreign lands. 3. The Widow of Zarephath A Gentile woman who, despite her dire circumstances, is chosen by God to provide for Elijah. Her account demonstrates faith and obedience. 4. The Famine A severe drought and famine in Israel, a direct result of the nation's idolatry and turning away from God, as prophesied by Elijah. 5. The Word of the LORD Represents God's direct communication and guidance to Elijah, emphasizing the importance of divine instruction and obedience. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceGod provides direction in times of need. Just as He guided Elijah to Zarephath, He guides us through His Word and Spirit. Faith in Action The widow's obedience to God's command through Elijah, despite her lack, teaches us to trust and act on God's promises even when circumstances seem dire. God's Provision God's provision often comes from unexpected sources. We should remain open to His ways, which may defy our expectations. Inclusivity of God's Grace The account of the widow, a Gentile, receiving God's favor, reminds us that God's grace is available to all, regardless of background or status. The Power of Obedience Elijah's and the widow's obedience to God's word resulted in miraculous provision. Our obedience can lead to blessings and fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 17:8?2. How does 1 Kings 17:8 demonstrate God's provision during difficult times? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Elijah's response in 1 Kings 17:8? 4. How does Elijah's journey in 1 Kings 17:8 connect to Matthew 6:33? 5. How can we trust God's guidance like Elijah in 1 Kings 17:8? 6. What role does faith play in following God's command in 1 Kings 17:8? 7. What is the significance of God's command to Elijah in 1 Kings 17:8? 8. How does 1 Kings 17:8 demonstrate God's provision during times of drought? 9. Why did God choose a widow in Zarephath to provide for Elijah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17? What Does 1 Kings 17:8 Mean Then• “Then” anchors the moment in real history—after Elijah obeyed God by hiding at the Brook Cherith and the water finally dried up (1 Kings 17:1–7). • Scripture often moves events forward with this simple connector, underscoring God’s orderly, purposeful timing (Genesis 7:1; Acts 12:7). • The Lord never speaks at random; His interventions arrive precisely when His people need direction (Psalm 31:15; John 11:6). the word • What arrives is not a mere impression but an authoritative, verbal revelation—“the word.” • God creates, sustains, and directs by His word (Genesis 1:3; Isaiah 55:11). • For prophets like Elijah, the word supplies both the message to proclaim and the guidance to live by (Jeremiah 1:4; Amos 3:8). • The reliability of God’s word guarantees that obedience will never be misplaced (Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35). of the LORD • This word originates with “the LORD,” the covenant name Yahweh, stressing relationship and faithfulness (Exodus 3:14–15). • Unlike Baal, the silent idol dominating Israel’s culture, the living LORD speaks and acts (Psalm 115:4–7; 1 Kings 18:24). • Every divine utterance carries the full weight of God’s character—holy, truthful, loving, and sovereign (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2). came • The word “came” shows initiative: God moves toward Elijah, not vice-versa (Genesis 15:1; Jonah 1:1). • God’s guidance is personal and specific; He does not leave His servants guessing (Proverbs 3:5–6; Isaiah 30:21). • The arrival of the word signals fresh marching orders, confirming that God’s provision continues even when circumstances shift (1 Kings 17:9; Philippians 4:19). to Elijah • Elijah is identified by name, emphasizing God’s intimate knowledge of His prophet (Exodus 33:17; John 10:3). • Though isolated and dependent on ravens, Elijah is never out of God’s sight (1 Kings 19:4–8; Psalm 139:7–10). • The personal address reminds every believer that divine guidance is not limited to leaders; God still speaks through Scripture and the Holy Spirit to each child of His (John 14:26; 2 Timothy 3:16–17). summary 1 Kings 17:8, “Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah,” reveals a God who speaks on time, with authority, from His steadfast character, taking the initiative, and addressing His servant personally. The verse reassures us that divine guidance is sure, timely, and tailored to those who trust and obey, inviting us to listen expectantly for the same faithful voice in His written Word today. Verse 8. - And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to [Elijah]: אֵלָ֥יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Additonal Resources 1 Kings 17:8 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 17:8 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 17:8 Bible.com 1 Kings 17:8 NIV |



