1 Kings 17:20
“And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he stretched himself upon the child three times,.... Or "measured himself" (i) on it, or put himself into a posture…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 17:17-24
We have here a further recompence made to the widow for her kindness to the prophet; as if it were a small thing to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
O Lord my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow The LXX. omits -my God." In -also" the prophet refers to the…
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