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Elijah Fed by Ravens

Illustration of Elijah Fed by Ravens
Era
Divided Kingdom
Date
c. 870 BC โ‰ˆ Approximate
Reference
1 Kings 17:1-7

In the biblical account from 1 Kings 17, the prophet Elijah announces a severe drought upon Israel as judgment for the nation's idolatry under King Ahab. Obeying God's command, Elijah hides by the Brook Cherith where ravens miraculously deliver bread and meat to him twice daily while he drinks from the stream. This event underscores God's faithful provision for His servants amid adversity and serves as a testament to divine care that sustains Elijah for his upcoming prophetic missions, including the challenge against the prophets of Baal.

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Meanwhile in the World

Assyria becomes the world's first great empire, conquering from Egypt to Persia. Greece emerges from its Dark Age - the Olympic Games begin (776 BC). Rome is founded (753 BC). Carthage is established. This is the height of Assyrian military power and the rise of Greek city-states.

When: c. 930 โ€“ 586 BC

Key Civilizations: Neo-Assyrian Empire, Archaic Greece