1 Kings 21:17
1 Kings 21:17 in Multiple Translations
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
¶ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
Then the Lord sent a message to Elijah the Tishbite:
And the word of the Lord came vnto Eliiah the Tishbite, saying,
And the word of Jehovah is unto Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
The LORD’s word came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to Elias the Thesbite, saying:
Then Yahweh spoke to Elijah the prophet. He said,
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1 Kings 21:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִי֙
דְּבַר
יְהוָ֔ה
אֶל
אֵלִיָּ֥הוּ
הַ/תִּשְׁבִּ֖י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֵלִיָּ֥הוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
Elijah
N-proper
הַ/תִּשְׁבִּ֖י
Tishbîy
H8664
Tishbite
Art | Ngmsa
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 21:17
וַ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֵלִיָּ֥הוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
"Elijah"
N-proper
Elijah means my God is Jehovah, referring to the famous prophet who lived during King Ahab's reign. He is also the name of two other Israelites mentioned in the Bible. Elijah is known for his bravery and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Elijah or Eliah = "my God is Jehovah" or "Yah(u) is God" 1) the great prophet of the reign of Ahab 2) Benjamite son of Jeroham 3) a son of Elam with foreign wife during exile 4) a son of Harim, and priest, with foreign wife during exile
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Elijah, Eliah. See also: 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 19:19; Malachi 3:23.
הַ/תִּשְׁבִּ֖י
Tishbîy
H8664
"Tishbite"
Art | Ngmsa
Tishbi refers to someone from Tishbe, a region in Gilead. The prophet Elijah was a Tishbite, meaning he was from this area.
Definition: Group of tish.beh (תִּשְׁבֶּה "Tishbe" H8453B) § Tishbite = "captivity" an inhabitant of Tishbe or Tishbi or Tesheb
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Tishbite. See also: 1 Kings 17:1; 2 Kings 1:3; 2 Kings 9:36.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 21:17
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Context — Elijah Denounces Ahab and Jezebel
15When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”
16And when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
17Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
18“Get up and go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. See, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession of it. 19Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’ ”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 9:12 | For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. |
| 2 | Isaiah 26:21 | For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 5:26 | But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? |
| 4 | 2 Kings 1:15–16 | Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king. And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.” |
1 Kings 21:17 Summary
[This verse shows us that God is always aware of what's happening and will speak to those who are willing to listen, like Elijah. God's word came to Elijah to give him a message to share with King Ahab, who had done something very wrong by taking Naboth's vineyard. This reminds us of the importance of listening to God's voice and being obedient to His commands, as seen in John 10:27 and Romans 2:11. By doing so, we can be like Elijah and be used by God to bring truth and justice to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God speak to Elijah the Tishbite in 1 Kings 21:17?
God spoke to Elijah to instruct him to confront King Ahab about his sin of murdering Naboth and seizing his land, as seen in 1 Kings 21:18-19, which is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Deuteronomy 19:10 and Leviticus 25:23.
What is the significance of the word of the Lord coming to Elijah in this verse?
The word of the Lord coming to Elijah signifies God's direct communication and guidance, as seen in other instances like Isaiah 38:4 and Jeremiah 1:4, emphasizing God's involvement in the affairs of His people.
How does this verse relate to the events preceding it in 1 Kings 21:15-16?
This verse is a direct response to the events in 1 Kings 21:15-16, where Ahab and Jezebel conspired to murder Naboth and take his vineyard, demonstrating God's awareness and judgment of their actions, as also seen in Psalm 37:12-13.
What can we learn from Elijah's role in this verse?
Elijah's role in this verse teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in 1 Samuel 15:22-23, and the responsibility of believers to speak truth to those in power, as exemplified in Micah 3:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be more attentive to the voice of the Lord in my life, just like Elijah was in 1 Kings 21:17?
- How can I apply the principle of speaking truth to those in power, as Elijah did, in my own relationships and community?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom, just as Elijah sought the Lord's instruction in this verse?
- How can I balance the need to confront sin and wrongdoing, as Elijah did, with the need to show love and compassion to those who are struggling?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 21:17
And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet,.... Where he now was, when this word came to him, is not certain; nor what he had been employed in for some time past, since we hear nothing of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 21:17
And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 21:17
1 Kings 21:17 And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,Ver. 17. And the word of the Lord came to Elijah.] The day after Naboth’ s death came Elijah to Ahab with this sad message, as Tostatus noteth from 2 Kings 9:26. "The triumphing of the wicked is short."
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 21:17
(17) Elijah.—We have heard nothing of him since the call of Elisha, as though he had once more retired to solitude. In the mere political service of the preceding chapter, important in the eyes of the world, he takes no part; but emerges now for the higher moral duty of rebuking crime, and avenging innocent blood, in what Eastern tyranny would deem a very trivial matter. Ahab’s address to him seems to imply wonder at his unusual appearance among men.
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