1 Kings 17:22

Translations

Modern

And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

Traditional

And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

Literal

And YHWH listened to the voice of Elijah, and the soul of the child came back into his midst, and he revived.

Latin

Et exaudivit Dominus vocem Eliæ: et reversa est anima pueri intra eum, et revixit.

Original

Hebrew

English

And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

Notes

1 Kings 17:22–24

The miracle of the child's resurrection rewarded Elijah's faith and confirmed the mother's trust in God's prophet. Her story suggests she put her faith in the Lord. Jesus mentioned her as an example of God's care for non-Israelites and to show that God's messengers are often more accepted by outsiders than by their own people (Luke 4:24–26). The Scriptures often highlight God's care for widows to show his concern for those in need (Exodus 22:21; Deuteronomy 10:18; 27:19; Psalm 68:5; Isaiah 1:17; James 1:27).

1 Kings 17:17–24

This story starts with the woman's doubts about Elijah (1 Kings 17:17–18) and ends with her recognizing the power of God's word through Elijah (1 Kings 17:24). Interestingly, this non-Israelite widow acknowledged God's miraculous power, while God's own people, Israel, had forgotten his mighty acts.

1 Kings 17:1–19:21

The prophet Elijah's work was closely tied to his spiritual growth. Elijah challenged Israel's interest in Baal, the Canaanite storm god. During this conflict, Elijah saw God's power and support, unlike Baal's weakness. This was shown in Elijah's contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:1–46). After fleeing from Jezebel, God renewed Elijah's mission at Mount Sinai (1 Kings 19:1–18). Elijah's mission was finished by his successor, Elisha (1 Kings 19:19–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Life After Death Prophets in 1 Kings The Promise of New Life

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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Hebrews 11:35
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Romans 14:9
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John 11:43
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1 Samuel 2:6
The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.
Luke 8:54
But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
Acts 20:12
And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah

Glossary

Elijah Famine Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Resurrection Upper Room

Topics

Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Raised from the Dead by Elijah Dead (People): The Son of the Widow of Zarephath Elijah: Miracles of Raises the Son of the Woman of Zarephath from the Dead Hospitality: Rewarded: Widow of Zarephath's Hospitality: The Widow of Zarephath to Elijah Intercession: Answered of Elijah, for Raising the Son of the Hospitable Widow from the Dead Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Elijah: A Child Restored to Life Miracles: Catalogue of Raises the Widow's Son Poor: Kindness to To the Widow of Zarephath Prayer: Answered: Elijah, Raising the Widow's Son The Dead: Instances of, Restored to Life Before Christ Women: Widow of Zarephath, Who Fed Elijah During the Famine Zarephath: Elijah Performs Two Miracles In

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