1 Kings 19:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 19:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 19:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 19:5 — KJV
“And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.”
— 1 Kings 19:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 19:5 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 19:5
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:5: angel, touched, arise
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing...: Heb. seeding seed yielding...: Heb. seeding seed”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:5: tree, behold, eat
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:5: tree, behold, eat
“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:5: under, behold, eat
“And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:5: under, tree, eat
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