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1 Kings 19:20 · KJV

"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?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

18Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
19So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20And 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?
21And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you balance family obligations with your spiritual calling?

2

What does it mean for you to follow God's call in your life?

3

When have you had to make a significant choice that affected your family?

Life Application

family

Communicate with your family about your spiritual journey and seek their support.

faith

Be willing to follow God's call, even if it requires difficult decisions regarding family.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Elijah's call of Elisha parallels Jesus' call to His disciples to leave everything and follow Him.

See also: Matthew 4:19

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