1 Kings 17:23

Translations

Modern

Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared.

Traditional

And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

Literal

And Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper room into the house, and he gave him to his mother. And Elijah said, “See, your son lives.”

Latin

Tulitque Elias puerum, et deposuit eum de cœnaculo in inferiorem domum, et tradidit matri suæ, et ait illi: En vivit filius tuus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared.

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 Prophets in 1 Kings The Promise of New Life

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

Related verses

2 Kings 4:36–37
Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.”
Luke 7:15
And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Acts 9:41
Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
Hebrews 11:35
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

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 Prophets: Extraordinary: Often Endued with Miraculous Power Women: Widow of Zarephath, Who Fed Elijah During the Famine Zarephath: Elijah Performs Two Miracles In

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