1 Kings 17:17
Summary for 1Kgs 17:17-24: 17:17-24 a This narrative begins with the woman’s doubts about Elijah (17:17-18 b) and ends with her acknowledging the authority of God’s word as spoken by Elijah (17:24 c). Ironically, this Gentile widow affirmed God’s miraculous power when God’s own people, Israel, had forgotten his mighty works. 17:17 d he died: All attempts to explain away the subsequent miracle fly in the face of the plain statement.
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