1 Kings 17:5

So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 17:5

BSB

So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.

AKJV

So he went and did according to the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelled by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

CPDV

Therefore, he went and acted in accord with the word of the Lord. And going away, he settled by the torrent Cherith, which is opposite the Jordan.

ERV

So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

NHEB

So he went and did according to the word of the LORD; for he went and lived by the Wadi Cherith, that is near the Jordan.

SMT

And he will go and do according to the word of Jehovah: and he will go and dwell by the torrent Cherith which is upon the face of Jordan.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 17:5

SohewentH3212VerbanddidH6213VerbaccordinguntothewordH1697Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameforhewentH3212VerbanddweltH3427VerbbythebrookH5158Noun Masculine CherithH3747NounthatisbeforeH6440Noun Masculine JordanH3383Proper Name

Commentary for 1 Kings 17:5

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Overview of 1 Kings 17:5

Summary

Elijah obeys divine instruction and settles

Place

Brook Cherith

Event

Elijah dwells by the brook

Estimated Time Period

c. 863 BC