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1 Kings 17:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 17:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan.
1 Kings 17:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the sojourners of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As Jehovah, the God of Israel, liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
2And the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying,
3Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan.
4And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
5So he went and did according unto the word of Jehovah; for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan.
6And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, etc.] From the place where he was, being in danger from Ahab and Jezebel, provoked by his reproofs, threatenings, and prophecies: and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan; in some wood or cave near it, or among the reeds and rushes that grew on the banks of it; and Bochart f362 takes it to be the same with the river Kanah, on the borders of Ephraim, which has its name from reeds, (<061608>Joshua 16:8 17:9), and Cherith by anticipation, from the prophet’s being fed there; and Adrichomius f363 places this brook in the tribe of Ephraim; though Fuller f364 in the half tribe of Manasseh, beyond Jordan; but Bunting says f365 it runs from…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Brook Cherith - Rather, “the torrent course,” one of the many which carry the winter rains from the highlands into that stream. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hide thyself - Thus God rescues him from the fury of Ahab and Jezebel, who, he knew, would seek to destroy him. That Ahab did not seize on him immediately upon these words must be ascribed to God's over - ruling providence. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 17:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“hide thyself: Kg1 22:25; Psa 31:20, Psa 83:3; Jer 36:19, Jer 36:26; Joh 8:59; Act 17:14; Heb 11:38; Rev 12:6, Rev 12:14 3 Kings (1 Kings) 17:4”
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