Elijah Fed by Ravens
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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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..
This event is dated to approximately c. 870 BC in biblical chronology.
This took place at or near Jordan River.
Key Passage
Elijah Fed by Ravens
1 Kings 17:1-7
1nd Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
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.