Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” New Living Translation Then the angel of the LORD came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.” English Standard Version And the angel of the LORD came again a second time and touched him and said, “Arise and eat, for the journey is too great for you.” Berean Standard Bible A 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.” Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH came back the second time, and he touched him and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” King James Bible And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. New King James Version And the angel of the LORD came back the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” New American Standard Bible But the angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him, and said, “Arise, eat; because the journey is too long for you.” NASB 1995 The angel of the LORD came again a second time and touched him and said, “Arise, eat, because the journey is too great for you.” NASB 1977 And the angel of the LORD came again a second time and touched him and said, “Arise, eat, because the journey is too great for you.” Legacy Standard Bible And the angel of Yahweh came again a second time and touched him and said, “Arise, eat, because the journey is too great for you.” Amplified Bible Then the angel of the LORD came again a second time and touched him and said, “Get up, and eat, for the journey is too long for you [without adequate sustenance].” Berean Annotated Bible A second time the angel of the LORD {YHWH} returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you. Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD returned for a second time and touched him. He said, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD returned for a second time and touched him. He said, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for thee. Contemporary English Version Soon the LORD's angel woke him again and said, "Get up and eat, or else you'll get too tired to travel." English Revised Version And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation The angel of the LORD came back and woke him up again. The angel said, "Get up and eat, or your journey will be too much for you." Good News Translation The LORD's angel returned and woke him up a second time, saying, "Get up and eat, or the trip will be too much for you." International Standard Version Later, the angel of the LORD came a second time, grabbed him, and said "Get up! Eat! The journey ahead is too difficult for you!" NET Bible The LORD's angelic messenger came back again, touched him, and said, "Get up and eat, for otherwise you won't be able to make the journey." New Heart English Bible The angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, "Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you." Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA 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.” World English Bible Yahweh’s angel came again the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the messenger of YHWH turns back a second time, and is reaching toward him, and says, “Rise, eat, for the way is too great for you”; Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH came back the second time, and he touched him and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” Young's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah turneth back a second time, and cometh against him, and saith, 'Rise, eat, for the way is too great for thee;' Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will turn back the second time, and he will touch upon him, and say, Arise, eat, for much for thee the way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said to him: Arise, eat: for thou hast yet a great way to go. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Angel of the Lord returned a second time, and touched him, and said to him: “Rise up, eat. For a great journey again stands before you.” New American Bible but the angel of the LORD came back a second time, touched him, and said, “Get up and eat or the journey will be too much for you!” New Revised Standard Version The angel of the LORD came a second time, touched him, and said, “Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD came again the second time and touched him and said, Arise, eat and drink; because the journey is too great for you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH returned the second time; he came to him and said: “Arise, eat and drink, because the way is too much for you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said: 'Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord returned again, and touched him, and said to him, Arise, and eat, for the journey is far from thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah Flees From Jezebel…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.” 8So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.… Cross References A second time the angel of the LORD returned Genesis 22:15-18 And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time, / saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. … Daniel 10:18-19 Again the one with the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. / “Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,” he said. “Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong!” As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.” and touched him, Daniel 10:10-11 Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. / He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. Daniel 8:18 While he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me, helped me to my feet, Matthew 17:7 Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.” saying, “Get up and eat, Acts 10:13 Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” 1 Kings 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. John 21:12-13 “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord. / Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish. or the journey will be too much for you.” Deuteronomy 14:24-26 But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, / then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. / Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. Deuteronomy 12:21 If the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His Name is too far from you, then you may slaughter any of the herd or flock He has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may eat it within your gates whenever you want. 1 Samuel 30:10 because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit. Exodus 23:20 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Psalm 91:11 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. Hebrews 1:14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Genesis 28:12 And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for you. the angel 1 Kings 19:5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. because the journey Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Psalm 103:13,14 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him… Jump to Previous Angel Arise Eat Food Great Journey Messenger Overmuch Rise Second Strength Time Touched Touching Turneth WayJump to Next Angel Arise Eat Food Great Journey Messenger Overmuch Rise Second Strength Time Touched Touching Turneth Way1 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 A second time the angel of the LORD returned The angel of the LORD is often seen as a divine messenger, sometimes interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This is not the first encounter Elijah has with divine intervention; it emphasizes God's persistent care and attention. The repetition of the angel's visit underscores the importance of the message and the necessity of Elijah's mission. In biblical narratives, the number two often signifies confirmation or establishment of a matter (Genesis 41:32). and touched him saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel but is now fleeing for his life from Queen Jezebel. 2. Angel of the LORD A divine messenger sent by God to provide sustenance and encouragement to Elijah during his time of despair. 3. Wilderness The desolate place where Elijah finds himself, both physically and spiritually, as he flees from Jezebel. 4. Mount Horeb The destination Elijah is journeying towards, also known as Mount Sinai, a place of significant encounters with God. 5. Jezebel The queen who threatens Elijah's life, representing opposition to God's prophets and His will. Teaching Points Divine Provision in DespairGod provides for our needs even when we feel overwhelmed and alone. Just as Elijah received sustenance, we can trust God to meet our needs in times of distress. The Importance of Rest and Renewal Elijah's journey reminds us of the necessity of physical and spiritual renewal. Taking time to rest and be nourished is crucial for the journey God has set before us. God's Presence in Our Wilderness Even in our wilderness experiences, God is present and active. We are never truly alone, as God sends His messengers to guide and support us. Preparation for the Journey Ahead The angel's instruction to "get up and eat" signifies preparation for the tasks God has for us. We must be spiritually and physically prepared for the journey God calls us to undertake. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 19:7?2. How does 1 Kings 19:7 demonstrate God's provision during Elijah's despair? 3. What can we learn about God's care from the angel's actions in 1 Kings 19:7? 4. How does God's provision in 1 Kings 19:7 connect to Philippians 4:19? 5. In what ways can we "arise and eat" spiritually in our lives? 6. How can we apply God's encouragement to Elijah in 1 Kings 19:7 today? 7. What is the significance of the angel's second visit in 1 Kings 19:7? 8. How does 1 Kings 19:7 illustrate God's provision in times of despair? 9. Why does the angel instruct Elijah to eat and drink in 1 Kings 19:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 19? 11. How does 1 Kings 19 fit with other biblical accounts of Elijah and the broader historical context, considering potential timeline or narrative discrepancies? (1 Kings 19) 12. Can humans command angels? 13. Are angels real? 14. How is a 40-day fast (Matthew 4:2) scientifically or physically possible? What Does 1 Kings 19:7 Mean A second time- The repetition shows God’s patience and persistence with Elijah. After fleeing to the wilderness in fear (1 Kings 19:3-4), Elijah had already received food and encouragement once, yet the Lord graciously comes again. - Similar divine persistence is seen when God calls Samuel repeatedly (1 Samuel 3:4-10) and when Jesus restores Peter three times (John 21:15-17). - The Lord’s willingness to come “a second time” assures believers that He does not abandon His servants after a single act of mercy; He continues to pursue, sustain, and restore. the angel of the LORD - This “angel” appears throughout Scripture as God’s personal messenger, often speaking with divine authority (Genesis 22:11-12; Exodus 3:2-6). - In Elijah’s moment of despair, the presence of the angel underscores that God Himself is attending to the prophet’s needs, not outsourcing care to a lesser being. - The same compassionate presence is promised to all believers: “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14). returned and touched him - The angel’s physical touch conveys tenderness and immediate care, much like Jesus later touching the leper (Matthew 8:3) and Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:41). - This tangible gesture cuts through Elijah’s isolation, reminding him he is not alone. - God still reaches weary hearts through personal, concrete expressions of His love—sometimes through His Word, sometimes through fellow believers acting as His hands. saying - God communicates plainly; He does not leave Elijah guessing. - Throughout Scripture, divine speech follows divine action, clarifying purpose (e.g., Genesis 15:1; Acts 9:4-6). - The Word of God remains the believer’s sure guide, illuminating what His touch and provision are meant to accomplish. “Get up and eat” - The command is practical: Elijah must rise and receive sustenance. Spiritual renewal often begins with obedience in simple, physical steps (Psalm 23:2-3; Mark 6:31). - God supplies the provision (bread and water, 1 Kings 19:6), yet Elijah must actively partake. - For Christians today, the call echoes in daily disciplines—reading Scripture, praying, gathering with the saints—means provided by God to restore strength. “or the journey will be too much for you.” - God knows the path ahead: forty days to Horeb (1 Kings 19:8). Without divine nourishment, Elijah would collapse. - The warning mirrors Jesus’ counsel to the disciples: “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). - Believers face journeys—temptations, trials, callings—that exceed natural strength; divine provision is not optional but essential (Philippians 4:13). summary 1 Kings 19:7 reveals God’s tender persistence, personal presence, practical provision, clear instruction, and protective foresight. He meets Elijah in weakness, touches him, speaks plainly, supplies what is needed, and warns of the limits of human strength. The verse assures every follower of Christ that the Lord still draws near “a second time,” equips for the road ahead, and sustains those who rise, obey, and partake of His gracious provision. Verse 7. - And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him [i.e., to awaken him. It was the food was to strengthen him], and said, Arise and eat [Probably he had eaten but little the first time, for sorrow and weariness]; because the journey is too great for thee. [The LXX. ὅτι πολλὴ ἀπὸ σοῦ ἡ ὁδός and the Vulgate grandis enim tibi restat via, which Bahr follows, seem hardly so true to the Hebrew idiom as the A.V. rendering. Keil cites Vatablus, iter est majus quam pro viribus tuis. It is very improbable that (Rawlinson al.) the journey to Horeb was now suggested to him for the first time by the angel.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A second [time]שֵׁנִית֙ (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) the angel מַלְאַ֨ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֤ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel returned וַיָּשָׁב֩ (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and touched וַיִּגַּע־ (way·yig·ga‘-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike him, בּ֔וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew saying, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Get up ק֣וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and eat, אֱכֹ֑ל (’ĕ·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat or the journey הַדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (had·dā·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action will be too much רַ֥ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great for you.” מִמְּךָ֖ (mim·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links 1 Kings 19:7 NIV1 Kings 19:7 NLT 1 Kings 19:7 ESV 1 Kings 19:7 NASB 1 Kings 19:7 KJV 1 Kings 19:7 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 19:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 19:7 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 19:7 French Bible 1 Kings 19:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 19:7 The angel of Yahweh came again (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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