1 Kings 17:15 · KJV

"And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹³And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

¹⁴For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.

¹⁵And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

¹⁶And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.

¹⁷And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.

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Reflection Questions

What actions of obedience have you taken in your life?

How does following God's direction impact your life?

When have you seen God reward your faithfulness?

Life Application

obedience

Obeying God's commands can lead to unexpected blessings. Reflect on areas where you need to step out in faith.

faith

Consider how your faith influences your decisions and actions daily.

Places in This Verse

Zarephath

A coastal city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its trade and as the location of Elijah's miraculous encounter with a widow.

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