1 Kings 17:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 17:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 17:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 17:10 — KJV
“So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.”
— 1 Kings 17:10 (KJV)
1 Kings 17:10 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 17:10
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:10: went, came, behold
“Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:10: behold, pray, little
“And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:10: arose, went, came
“Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:10: came, gate, city
“And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:10: behold, gathering, sticks
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