1Ki 17:22-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 17:22-24: 17:22-24 The miracle of the child’s raising rewarded the faith of Elijah and confirmed the mother’s initial confidence in God’s prophet. Her testimony may indicate that she put her faith in the Lord . Jesus cited her as an example of God’s concern for non-Israelites and as an indication that God’s messengers are often more easily received by others than by their own countrymen (Luke 4:24-26 ). The Scriptures repeatedly mention God’s care of widows as illustrating his care for needy people (Exod 22:21 ; Deut 10:18 ; 27:19 ; Ps 68:5 ; Isa 1:17 ; Jas 1:27 ).

a17:22-24►

bLuke 4:24-26►

cExod 22:21►

dDeut 10:18►

e27:19►

fPs 68:5►

gIsa 1:17►

hJas 1:27►

‏ 1 Kings 17:22-24

Summary for 1Kgs 17:22-24: 17:22-24 ^a The miracle of the child’s raising rewarded the faith of Elijah and confirmed the mother’s initial confidence in God’s prophet. Her testimony may indicate that she put her faith in the Lord. Jesus cited her as an example of God’s concern for non-Israelites and as an indication that God’s messengers are often more easily received by others than by their own countrymen (Luke 4:24-26 ^b). The Scriptures repeatedly mention God’s care of widows as illustrating his care for needy people (Exod 22:21 ^c; Deut 10:18 ^d; 27:19 ^e; Ps 68:5 ^f; Isa 1:17 ^g; Jas 1:27 ^h).