1 Kings 17:3
“Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward,.... From the place where he was, being in danger from Ahab and Jezebel, provoked…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Brook Cherith - Rather, “the torrent course,” one of the many which carry the winter rains from the highlands into that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Hide thyself by the brook Cherith - This brook, and the valley through which it ran, are supposed to have been on the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 17:1-7
The history of Elijah begins somewhat abruptly. Usually, when a prophet enters, we have some account of his parentage,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and hide thyself The prophet's life would be in danger from the anger of the king and Jezebel, who would consider Elijah…
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