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1 Kings 17:13

1 Kings 17:13
And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Elijah said unto her, fear not,.... That she and her son should die, it would not be the case:

go and do as thou…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

But make me thereof a little cake first - This was certainly putting the widow's faith to an extraordinary trial: to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 17:8-16

We have here an account of the further protection Elijah was taken under, and the further provision made for him in his…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

do as thou hast said i.e. Set about preparing bread from the meal which remains, but instead of taking first for…