1 Kings 19:12

Translations

Modern

After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Traditional

And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Literal

And after the earthquake a fire—YHWH was not in the fire. And after the fire a still small voice.

Latin

Et post commotionem ignis: non in igne Dominus. Et post ignem sibilus auræ tenuis.

Original

Hebrew

English

After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Notes

1 Kings 19:11–12

Powerful natural events sometimes show God's presence (Exodus 3:2; 19:18; Psalms 68:7–8; 114:4; Hebrews 3:6–7). However, this time, Elijah felt God's presence through a gentle whisper.

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 Complaints Persecution Prophets in 1 Kings The Suffering Prophet

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

Related verses

Job 4:16
It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:
Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.
Deuteronomy 4:33
Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived?
Deuteronomy 4:11–12
You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.
Exodus 34:6
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Job 33:7
Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you.
Exodus 3:2
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed.
Genesis 15:17
When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, behold, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the halves of the carcasses.
Acts 2:2
Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Hebrews 12:29
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Acts 2:36–37
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
2 Kings 2:11
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.

Glossary

Ahab (King) John the Baptist Kings, Books of First and Second Lord Miracle Mount, Mountain Presence of God Remnant

Topics

Christian Minister: God's Care of Elijah: Flees to the Wilderness of Damascus Escapes to the Wilderness from the Fierceness of Jezebel God: Glory of Trouble: Elijah, Under the Juniper Tree and in the Cave

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