1 Kings 17:10
“So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.”

What does 1 Kings 17:10 mean?
1 Kings 17:10 (KJV) - "So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink." In this verse, the…
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In the unfolding story of Elijah's journey in 1 Kings 17, we are introduced to a significant moment that exemplifies God's providence and the call to faith through the account of a widow in Zarephath. The text states, "So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound lesson found in 1 Kings 17:10, where Your faithful servant Elijah arose and went to Zarephath, meeting the widow who was gathering sticks. I thank You, Lord, for the story of provision and divine…
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