KJV Image Bible : Scripture in Images 1 Kings 19:20
20. And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
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Summary: In 1 Kings 19, the chapter unfolds shortly after the dramatic confrontation on Mount Carmel, where the prophet Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal. Following this victory, Queen Jezebel threatens Elijah’s life, prompting him to flee into the wilderness, showcasing his fear and vulnerability despite previous triumphs. In his despair, Elijah asks God to take his life, demonstrating his deep distress and exhaustion from his prophetic mission. God responds to Elijah not with condemnation but with care, sending an angel to provide food and drink, emphasizing the importance of physical sustenance in times of spiritual fatigue. After a journey of forty days and nights to Horeb, Elijah encounters God, who reveals Himself not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper, underscoring the theme that God often operates in quiet ways rather than through dramatic displays of power. Finally, God renews Elijah's commission, instructing him to anoint new leaders and promising that a remnant of faithful believers will remain, reassuring Elijah of God’s ongoing work and presence despite his feelings of isolation. This chapter reveals themes of divine provision, the importance of listening for God’s voice, and the hope of renewal in ministry.
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