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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

1 Kings 19 - Introduction

A.M. 3098. B.C. 906.

Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beer-sheba, 1 Kings 19:1. In the wilderness, being weary of his life, he is fed and comforted by an angel, 1 Kings 19:4. At Horeb the Lord appears to him, and orders him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha, 1 Kings 19:9. He meets with and calls Elisha, who leaves his friends and follows him, 1 Kings 19:19.

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See also 1 Kings 19 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Eliiah threatned by Iezebel, fleeth to Beersheba, 4 In the wildernesse being wearie of his life, is comforted by an Angel. 9 At Horeb God appeareth vnto him, sending him to anoint Hazael, Iehu, an...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Elijah flees to the wilderness. (1-8) God manifests himself to Elijah. (9-13) God's answer to Elijah. (14-18) The call of Elisha. (19-21)...

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