Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. New Living Translation He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again. English Standard Version And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water. And he ate and drank and lay down again. Berean Standard Bible And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Berean Literal Bible And he looked, and behold, by his head was a cake of glowing coals, and a jar of water. And he ate and drank and returned and lay down. King James Bible And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. New King James Version Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. New American Standard Bible And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a round loaf of bread baked on hot coals, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. NASB 1995 Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. NASB 1977 Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Legacy Standard Bible Then he looked and behold, there was at his head a bread cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Amplified Bible He looked, and by his head there was a bread cake baked on hot coal, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Berean Annotated Bible And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Christian Standard Bible Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. American Standard Version And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. Contemporary English Version Elijah looked around, and by his head was a jar of water and some baked bread. He sat up, ate and drank, then lay down and went back to sleep. English Revised Version And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he looked, he saw near his head some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water. So he ate, drank, and went to sleep again. Good News Translation He looked around and saw a loaf of bread and a jar of water near his head. He ate and drank, and lay down again. International Standard Version So he looked around, and there near his head was a muffin sitting on top of some heated stones, along with a jar of water. Elijah ate and drank and then lay down again. NET Bible He looked and right there by his head was a cake baking on hot coals and a jug of water. He ate and drank and then slept some more. New Heart English Bible He looked, and look, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. Webster's Bible Translation And he looked, and behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he ate and drank, and laid himself down again. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. World English Bible He looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he looks attentively, and behold, at his bolster [is] a cake [on] burning stones, and a dish of water, and he eats, and drinks, and turns, and lies down. Berean Literal Bible And he looked, and behold, by his head was a cake of glowing coals, and a jar of water. And he ate and drank and returned and lay down. Young's Literal Translation and he looketh attentively, and lo, at his bolster a cake baken on burning stones, and a dish of water, and he eateth, and drinketh, and turneth, and lieth down. Smith's Literal Translation And he will look, and behold, from his head cakes baked on hot stones, and a cruse of water: and he will eat and drink, and turn back and lie down. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe looked, and behold there was at his head a hearth cake, and a vessel of water: and he ate and drank, and he fell asleep again. Catholic Public Domain Version He looked, and behold, at his head was bread baked under ashes, and a container of water. Then he ate and drank, and again he slept deeply. New American Bible He looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water. After he ate and drank, he lay down again, New Revised Standard Version He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and lay down again. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he turned and he saw his pillow a round baked cake and a jug of water, and he ate and drank and returned to sleep. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he looked, and, behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the hot stones, and a cruse of water. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Eliu looked, and, behold, at his head there was a cake of meal and a cruse of water; and he arose, and ate and drank, and returned and lay down. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah Flees From Jezebel…5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. 7A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”… Cross References And he looked around, Genesis 22:13 Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, John 21:9 When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. 1 Kings 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. and a jar of water. 1 Kings 17:10 So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” Genesis 24:18 “Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink. So he ate and drank 2 Kings 7:8 When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. Exodus 24:11 But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank. and lay down again. Proverbs 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Exodus 16:4-15 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.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, … Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. Psalm 78:24-25 He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. John 6:31-35 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” … Exodus 16:31-35 Now the house of Israel called the bread manna. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey. / Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” … Numbers 11:7-9 Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it. Treasury of Scripture And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. cake 1 Kings 17:6,9-15 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook… Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Isaiah 33:16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. head [heb] bolster Jump to Previous Ate Attentively Baked Baken Bottle Bread Burning Cake Coals Cooked Cruse Dish Drank Drink Eat Eateth Food Head Hot Jar Laid Sleep Stones WaterJump to Next Ate Attentively Baked Baken Bottle Bread Burning Cake Coals Cooked Cruse Dish Drank Drink Eat Eateth Food Head Hot Jar Laid Sleep Stones Water1 Kings 19 1. Elijah, threatened by Jezebel, flees to Beersheba4. In the desert, being weary of his life, he is comforted by an angel 9. At Horeb God appears unto him, sending him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha 19. Elisha, taking leave of his friends, follows Elijah And he looked around Elijah, the prophet, had fled to the wilderness after his confrontation with the prophets of Baal and Jezebel's threat on his life. This moment occurs after Elijah has traveled a day's journey into the desert, seeking refuge and solace. His looking around signifies a moment of awakening and realization, as he is in a state of despair and exhaustion. This phrase highlights the human aspect of Elijah, who, despite his great faith and previous victories, experiences fear and doubt. and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals and a jar of water So he ate and drank and lay down again Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who is fleeing from Queen Jezebel after a great victory over the prophets of Baal. He is in a state of fear and exhaustion. 2. Angel of the LORD A divine messenger who provides sustenance to Elijah, demonstrating God's care and provision. 3. Wilderness The desolate place where Elijah finds himself, symbolizing both physical and spiritual desolation. 4. Mount Horeb Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it is Elijah's destination, representing a place of encounter with God. 5. Jezebel The queen who seeks Elijah's life, representing opposition to God's prophets and His will. Teaching Points God's Provision in DesolationEven in our lowest moments, God provides for our needs. Elijah's experience reminds us that God sees our struggles and responds with care. Rest as a Divine Gift Elijah's rest after eating and drinking highlights the importance of physical and spiritual rest. In our busy lives, we must remember to find rest in God. Divine Encounters in the Wilderness The wilderness is often a place of divine encounter and transformation. Our own "wilderness" experiences can lead to deeper faith and reliance on God. The Role of Angels Angels serve as God's messengers and ministers. While we may not see them, God uses various means to support and guide us. Trust in God's Timing Elijah's journey shows that God's timing is perfect. We must trust that He knows when and how to provide for us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 19:6?2. How does 1 Kings 19:6 demonstrate God's provision in times of despair? 3. What can we learn from Elijah's response to God's provision in 1 Kings 19:6? 4. How does God's care in 1 Kings 19:6 connect to Matthew 6:31-33? 5. How can we trust God's provision like Elijah in our daily lives? 6. What steps can we take to recognize God's provision as Elijah did? 7. What is the significance of the angel providing food in 1 Kings 19:6? 8. How does 1 Kings 19:6 illustrate God's provision in times of despair? 9. Why does Elijah need sustenance from an angel in 1 Kings 19:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 19? 11. Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate? 12. What is the biblical perspective on using antidepressants? 13. Ezekiel 4:9–12: Is there any historical evidence that this specific type of “siege bread” was actually made and consumed in ancient times? 14. Psalm 98:1 claims God has done 'marvelous things.' Where is the historical or archaeological proof of these miraculous acts? What Does 1 Kings 19:6 Mean And he looked around• Elijah has just been touched by the angel of the LORD (1 Kings 19:5). His first response is to open his eyes and survey his surroundings. • This simple action marks the shift from despair to attentiveness; God often begins restoration by redirecting our gaze (Psalm 121:1-2; Hebrews 12:2). • Looking around also reminds us that divine provision may be right beside us even when we feel isolated (Genesis 21:19). there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals • The food is literal and freshly prepared, showing God’s personal care for His servant’s physical needs (Exodus 16:13-15; John 21:9). • Its placement “by his head” underscores how close and accessible God’s provision is—Elijah does not have to search or strive (Psalm 23:5). • Hot coals indicate warmth and completeness; the meal is ready, not raw. God finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6). and a jar of water • Water complements the bread, supplying refreshment in the wilderness where resources are scarce (Isaiah 41:17-18). • Together bread and water echo God’s covenant promise to sustain His people in desolate places (Deuteronomy 8:3; John 6:35). • The single jar suggests sufficiency, reminding us that God gives exactly what is needed for the next step (Matthew 6:31-34). So he ate and drank • Elijah acts in simple obedience; receiving God’s provision is as crucial as recognizing it (John 6:53-56). • His nourishment is both physical and symbolic, foreshadowing future moments when God feeds His prophets and His church (1 Kings 17:6; Acts 27:35-36). • Eating and drinking restore energy for the journey ahead, illustrating that spiritual work often follows physical renewal (Judges 6:14-16). and lay down again • Rest follows refreshment; God’s pattern for recovery often includes multiple cycles of sleep and sustenance (Psalm 127:2; Mark 6:31). • Elijah’s second rest signals that God values pace, not rush. The mission will resume, but only after full restoration (Isaiah 40:31). • By lying down in trust, Elijah models the peace that results from receiving God’s care (Psalm 4:8). summary 1 Kings 19:6 shows God’s intimate, hands-on provision for a weary prophet. The LORD supplies ready bread, water, and repeated rest, demonstrating that He meets both physical and emotional needs before sending His servants back into service. This verse teaches that in seasons of exhaustion, looking up to recognize and receive God’s nearby provision leads to true restoration and renewed strength for His purposes. (6) And laid him down.--There is a pathetic touch in the description of the prophet, wearied and disheartened, as caring not to eat sufficiently, and glad, after a morsel eaten, to forget himself again in sleep.Verse 6. - And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake [same word as in 1 Kings 17:13] baken on the coals [Heb. a cake of stones, or coals. LXX. ἐγκρυφίας. The thin, flat bread of the East, especially among the nomadic desert tribes, is constantly baked in a rude oven, constructed in the sand or soft. A little hollow is made; sometimes it is lined with stones to retain the heat; fuel, often the root of the genista, is placed upon it and kindled, and when the sand or stones are sufficiently hot, the embers are raked to one side, and the dough is placed in the oven, where it is sometimes covered with the ashes. Hence the Vulgate calls it sub-cinericius panis], and a cruse of water at his head [i.e., the place of his head. Marg. bolster. The word is almost used as a preposition. Cf. 1 Samuel 19:13; 1 Samuel 26:7]. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. [Heb. returned and laid down.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he looked around,וַיַּבֵּ֕ט (way·yab·bêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard and there וְהִנֵּ֧ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! by his head מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֛יו (mə·ra·’ă·šō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4763: A place at the head, head place was a cake of bread עֻגַ֥ת (‘u·ḡaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5692: A disc or cake of bread baked over hot coals, רְצָפִ֖ים (rə·ṣā·p̄îm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7529: A red-hot stone and a jar וְצַפַּ֣חַת (wə·ṣap·pa·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6835: A jar, jug of water. מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen So he ate וַיֹּ֣אכַל (way·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat and drank וַיֵּ֔שְׁתְּ (way·yê·šət) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe and lay down וַיִּשְׁכָּֽב׃ (way·yiš·kāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down again. וַיָּ֖שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links 1 Kings 19:6 NIV1 Kings 19:6 NLT 1 Kings 19:6 ESV 1 Kings 19:6 NASB 1 Kings 19:6 KJV 1 Kings 19:6 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 19:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 19:6 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 19:6 French Bible 1 Kings 19:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 19:6 He looked and behold there was at (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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