1 Kings 19:20
“And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?”
What does 1 Kings 19:20 mean?
1 Kings 19:20 (KJV) reads, "And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?" This verse is part of the larger narrative in the…
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In the bustling world we live in, the concept of being called or choosing to leave behind what is familiar for a greater purpose resonates deeply with many of us. The story of Elisha's calling in 1 Kings 19:20 provides a profound insight into what it means to respond to God’s…
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