열왕기상 17:9-15 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 17:13

But make me thereof a little cake first - This was certainly putting the widow's faith to an extraordinary trial: to take and give to a stranger, of whom she knew nothing, the small pittance requisite to keep her child from perishing, was too much to be expected. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:7-9

The Widow of Zidon. Towards the close of Elijah's year of seclusion, to use the words of Dr. Macduff, "the brook began to sing less cheerily; once a full rill or cascade, which, night by night, was wont to lull the prophet of Israel to sleep, it becomes gradually attenuated into a silver thread. In s few days it seems to trickle drop by drop from the barren rock, until, where pools of refreshing water were before, there is nothing now left but sand and stones." It is time for the prophet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:7-16

Divine Care. I. THE ENDLESSNESS OF GOD 'S RESOURCES . 1 . The brook failed ; and one essential of life could no more be had there. But it was only that this wondrous provision might give place to greater marvels. When means are threatened, the heart sinks; but He who has provided these for a season knows of the failure; and He who sent go Cherith can send elsewhere. One channel of help fails only that the soul may be quickened by a fresh revelation of God's kindness. 2... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:7-24

Second Preparation of Elijah. Elijah passed through his second phase of preparation under the humble roof of the widow of Sarepta. He is in the right attitude for gaining a holy preparedness for his work, for he has placed himself absolutely and directly under the guidance of God. When the word of God comes to him, he is ready to arise and go whithersoever it bids. Thus was Christ "led of the Spirit" to commence His public ministry ( Matthew 4:1 ); and throughout His whole course He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:8-16

The Furnace of Trial. The village of Zarephath appears to have borrowed its name from the furnace or furnaces created there for the smelting of metals. See note on 1 Kings 17:9 . A great lexicographer interprets the word to mean, a "workshop for the melting and refining of metals." But that name might with scarcely less propriety have been bestowed upon it from the circumstances recorded in this section. It was a veritable furnace for men; a place of assay and refining both for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:9

Arise, get thee to Zarephath [Cf. Obadiah 1:20 . The name points to furnaces or workshops for the refining of metals, צָרַף , liquavit . LXX . σαρεπτὰ ; cf. Luke 4:26 . It is now represented by an insignificant village, Surafend, which, however, preserves the original name. It lies still, as no doubt it did then, on the high road between Tyre and Sidon, and on the shore. The prophet would thus be in the lion's den, in the very heart of the dominions of Ethbaal. See Porter,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:10

So he arose and went to Zarephath [It does not follow that his route lay over the "White Promontory," or Ladder of Tyre, the way our Lord took when He "departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon" ( Matthew 15:21 ). If his place of concealment was anywhere near 'Abara, or Bethshean, it is probable he would keep east of the Jordan, as far as Banias or Dan, where the river is fordable, and whence a road leads direct to Sidon. He would thus avoid Tyro]. And when he came to the gate of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:10-16

The Barrel of Meal. In the East the people kept their corn in earthen jars to protect it from insects which swarm in the heat of the sun. What in our translation is called a "barrel" ( כד ) was one of these vessels. The store in this case was run low; there was but a "handful" left; yet this was so multiplied by the power of God that three persons found at least in it sufficient provision for two and a half years. Let us inquire— I. HOW ITS CONDITION BECAME KNOWN . 1 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:11

And as she was going to fetch it [The gift of water to the thirsty is always regarded as a sacred duty in the East. "Never yet during many years' residence in Syria and many a long day's travel, have I been refused a draught of water by a single individual of any sect or race. The Bedawy in the desert has shared with me the last drop in his waterskin" (Porter). It is clear that the water supply of Phoenicia had not entirely failed. "The fresh streams of Lebanon would retain their life giving... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:12

And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth [Bähr, Keil, al . conclude from this formula that the woman was a worshipper of the God of Israel. Bähr is extremely positive on this point, affirming that, had she been a heathen, the words would have been positively hypocritical, and more, that Elijah would never have been sent ( Luke 4:26 ) to an idolater. He further suggests that possibly she was an Israelite by birth, who had been married to a Phoenician. But all this is extremely doubtful.... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 17:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:7-9

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 17:9

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