Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he did what the LORD had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. New Living Translation So Elijah did as the LORD told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. English Standard Version So he went and did according to the word of the LORD. He went and lived by the brook Cherith that is east of the Jordan. Berean Standard Bible So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. Berean Literal Bible And he went and did according to the word of YHWH. And he went and stayed by the Brook of Cherith that is on the face of the Jordan. King James Bible So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. New King James Version So he went and did according to the word of the LORD, for he went and stayed by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. New American Standard Bible So he went and did everything according to the word of the LORD, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. NASB 1995 So he went and did according to the word of the LORD, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. NASB 1977 So he went and did according to the word of the LORD, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. Legacy Standard Bible So he went and did according to the word of Yahweh, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. Amplified Bible So he went and did in accordance with the word of the LORD; he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. Berean Annotated Bible So Elijah did what the LORD {YHWH} had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith (cutting), east of the Jordan (flowing down). Christian Standard Bible So he proceeded to do what the LORD commanded. Elijah left and lived at the Wadi Cherith where it enters the Jordan. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he did what the LORD commanded. Elijah left and lived by the Wadi Cherith where it enters the Jordan. American Standard Version So he went and did according unto the word of Jehovah; for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan. Contemporary English Version Elijah obeyed the LORD and went to live near Cherith Creek. English Revised Version So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elijah left and did what the word of the LORD [had told him]. He went to live by the Cherith River, which is east of the Jordan River. Good News Translation Elijah obeyed the LORD's command, and went and stayed by Cherith Brook. International Standard Version So Elijah left and did exactly what the LORD had told him to do—he went to live near the Wadi Cherith, where it enters the Jordan River. NET Bible So he did as the LORD told him; he went and lived in the Kerith Valley near the Jordan. New Heart English Bible So he went and did according to the word of the LORD; for he went and lived by the Wadi Cherith, that is near the Jordan. Webster's Bible Translation So he went and did according to the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. World English Bible So he went and did according to Yahweh’s word, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith that is before the Jordan. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he goes and does according to the word of YHWH, indeed, he goes and dwells by the Brook of Cherith, that [is] on the front of the Jordan, Berean Literal Bible And he went and did according to the word of YHWH. And he went and stayed by the Brook of Cherith that is on the face of the Jordan. Young's Literal Translation And he goeth and doth according to the word of Jehovah, yea, he goeth and dwelleth by the brook Cherith, that is on the front of the Jordan, Smith's Literal Translation And he will go and do according to the word of Jehovah: and he will go and dwell by the torrent Cherith which is upon the face of Jordan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo he went, and did according to the word of the Lord: and going, he dwelt by the torrent Carith, which is over against the Jordan. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, he went and acted in accord with the word of the Lord. And going away, he settled by the torrent Cherith, which is opposite the Jordan. New American Bible So he left and did as the LORD had commanded. He left and remained by the Wadi Cherith, east of the Jordan. New Revised Standard Version So he went and did according to the word of the LORD; he went and lived by the Wadi Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he went and did according to the word of the LORD; for he went and dwelt by the brook of Cherith that is before the Jordan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he went on, and he did according to the word of LORD JEHOVAH; and he went on and sat down in the valley of Kerith that is before the Jordan. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD; for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Eliu did according to the word of the Lord, and he sat by the brook of Chorrath before Jordan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ravens Feed Elijah…4And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 5So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. 6The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.… Cross References So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, Genesis 6:22 So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him. Exodus 40:16 Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, 1 Kings 18:5 Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.” Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. east of the Jordan. Joshua 13:8 The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: Deuteronomy 4:41 Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east Joshua 12:1 Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops. Luke 4:25-26 But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land. / Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon. Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? … Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 11:8-9 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. Genesis 12:1-4 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” … Exodus 16:4-5 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” Treasury of Scripture So he went and did according to the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelled by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. did according 1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Jump to Previous Abode Brook Cherith Dwelt East Front Jordan Kerith Ravine Stream Torrent WordJump to Next Abode Brook Cherith Dwelt East Front Jordan Kerith Ravine Stream Torrent Word1 Kings 17 1. Elijah, having prophesied against Ahab, 3. is sent to Cherith where the ravens feed him. 8. He is sent to the widow of Zarephath 17. He raises the widow's son 24. The woman believes him So Elijah did what the LORD had told him Elijah's obedience to God's command is a central theme in this passage. His actions demonstrate a profound trust in God's provision and guidance. This obedience is reminiscent of other biblical figures such as Abraham, who also followed God's instructions without hesitation (Genesis 12:1-4). Elijah's compliance sets a precedent for the prophetic ministry, emphasizing the importance of heeding God's voice. This obedience is a model for believers, illustrating the principle that faith is often demonstrated through action (James 2:17). and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith east of the Jordan Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God, known for his boldness and faithfulness. In this passage, Elijah is obedient to God's command. 2. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who directs Elijah's actions and provides for him. 3. Brook Cherith A small stream east of the Jordan River where God sends Elijah to hide and be sustained during a drought. 4. Jordan River A significant river in the region, marking the boundary of the Promised Land and a place of many biblical events. 5. Drought A severe lack of rain, which Elijah prophesied as a judgment from God upon Israel for their idolatry. Teaching Points Obedience to God's WordElijah's immediate response to God's command is a model of obedience. We are called to trust and act upon God's instructions, even when the path is unclear. God's Provision Just as God provided for Elijah in a time of need, He promises to meet our needs. We should trust in His provision and care, even in difficult circumstances. Faith in Action Elijah's journey to the Brook Cherith is an act of faith. Our faith should be evident in our actions, trusting that God will guide and sustain us. Isolation for Preparation Elijah's time at the brook was a period of preparation for future ministry. Sometimes God uses seasons of isolation to prepare us for His purposes. Dependence on God Elijah's reliance on God's provision at the brook teaches us to depend on God rather than our own resources or understanding. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 17:5?2. How does Elijah's obedience in 1 Kings 17:5 inspire your daily faith walk? 3. What does Elijah's journey to the Kerith Ravine teach about trusting God's provision? 4. How can we apply Elijah's example of obedience in our current life situations? 5. What other Bible stories highlight the importance of following God's specific instructions? 6. How does 1 Kings 17:5 encourage reliance on God during uncertain times? 7. How does 1 Kings 17:5 demonstrate God's provision in times of need? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 17:5? 9. How does Elijah's obedience in 1 Kings 17:5 challenge modern views on faith and trust? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17? 11. What defines a man of God? 12. How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished? 13. How can ravens (1 Kings 17:4) realistically supply a prophet with enough food to survive, given the limited carrying capacity of birds? 14. In 1 Kings 17:21-22, how can Elijah revive a dead child by simply praying and stretching himself over the body without any natural explanation? What Does 1 Kings 17:5 Mean So Elijah did what the LORD had told him• Immediate, unquestioning obedience characterizes Elijah’s response. Like Noah—“So Noah did; everything that God had commanded him, he did” (Genesis 6:22)—and Moses—“Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded them” (Exodus 7:6)—Elijah treats God’s word as non-negotiable. • Obedience reveals faith. James writes, “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26), and Jesus connects love with obedience: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). • God’s directives are trustworthy. He never misleads His servants (Numbers 23:19). By acting promptly, Elijah affirms the literal reliability of every divine instruction. and he went • Faith moves feet. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out…not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8). Elijah likewise rises and travels without delay. • Action completes the command. It is one thing to agree mentally; it is another to get moving (Matthew 21:28-31). • God often guides in stages—obey the first step, and the next becomes clear (Psalm 119:105). and lived by the Brook of Cherith • God leads Elijah to seclusion, shielding him from Ahab’s wrath (1 Kings 17:1). The brook becomes both hiding place and training ground. – Protection: “You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble” (Psalm 32:7). – Provision: “The ravens would bring him bread and meat morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook” (1 Kings 17:6). • Solitude deepens dependence. Away from crowds and acclaim, Elijah learns that God alone sustains (Deuteronomy 8:3). east of the Jordan • Specific geography highlights God’s precise care. He doesn’t say “somewhere near water”; He pinpoints latitude and longitude. • The east side signifies separation. Israel once camped east of the Jordan before entering the land (Joshua 3:1); here Elijah waits east of the river before re-entering to confront Ahab again (1 Kings 18:1). • God is sovereign over places as well as people (Acts 17:26), directing Elijah exactly where His purpose will unfold. summary 1 Kings 17:5 showcases simple, sturdy faith. Elijah hears, obeys, moves, and settles exactly where God says. In that humble brookside retreat he discovers divine protection, daily provision, and deeper preparation for future ministry. The verse reminds us that blessing follows obedience, action follows faith, and every detail of God’s Word is accurate, literal, and life-shaping. Verse 5. - So he went and did according auto the word of the Lord: for [Heb. and] he went and dwelt by [Heb. in] the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So [Elijah] didוַיַּ֖עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make what the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had told him, כִּדְבַ֣ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and he went וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and lived וַיֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry by the Brook בְּנַ֣חַל (bə·na·ḥal) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft Cherith, כְּרִ֔ית (kə·rîṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3747: Cherith -- a brook where Elijah was hidden east of אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Jordan. הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃ (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine Links 1 Kings 17:5 NIV1 Kings 17:5 NLT 1 Kings 17:5 ESV 1 Kings 17:5 NASB 1 Kings 17:5 KJV 1 Kings 17:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 17:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 17:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 17:5 French Bible 1 Kings 17:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 17:5 So he went and did according (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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