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1 Kings 19:7

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 19:7

Verse 7 of 21

Scripture focus

And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise [and] eat; because the journey [is] too great for thee.

1 Kings 19:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 19:7

Theological / Devotional

The second time. At the moment Elijah’s need was for food and rest, and God again graciously provided these for him. It was an angel from God who prepared his meal.

Too great. The journey back would have been shorter than the journey ahead. But God did not remonstrate with the prophet, nor did He order him to retrace his steps. This journey was of Elijah’s, not the Lord’s, devising, yet angels of God did not forsake the prophet but rather assisted him on his way. The provision of food served to encourage him and supplied him with strength for the difficult days ahead. Although Elijah had made a mistake, the Lord did not cast him off, but sought to restore his confidence so that he would again be able to carry on his valiant work for God.

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