1 Kings 17:5

Verse

So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

So he went and did as the Lord said, living by the stream Cherith, east of Jordan.

Free Bible Version

So Elijah did what the Lord told him. He went to the valley of the Cherith brook, where it meets the Jordan, and stayed there.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he went and did according vnto the word of the Lord: for he went, and remained by the riuer Cherith that is ouer against Iorden.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

So Elijah did what Yahweh commanded him to do. He went and camped alongside Kerith Brook.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Elijah went and did as the word of Yahweh commanded. He went to live by the brook Kerith, east of the Jordan.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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.

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,

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.

Sermons

K-538 the Spirit of Elijah (1 of 2)

Art Katz

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Summary

In this verse, God commands the prophet Elijah to go to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, where he will drink from the brook and be fed by ravens. This miraculous provision demonstrates God's faithfulness and care for His chosen servant, Elijah, during a time of drought and famine in the land. It also showcases God's ability to use unconventional means to sustain and protect His people, illustrating the principle of divine provision and guidance in times of need. Elijah's obedience to God's instructions in this verse sets the stage for further displays of God's power and provision throughout his ministry.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So he went, and did according to the word of the Lord,.... Took his journey eastward, and hid himself in the place directed to: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan; see Gill on Kg1 17:3.