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He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he gathered up his garment and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he belted <i>his cloak</i> around his waist and outran Ahab to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the hand of Yahweh was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab unto <i>where</i> you enter Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah [giving him supernatural strength]. He girded up his loins and outran Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel [nearly twenty miles].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The power of the LORD was on Elijah, and he tucked his mantle under his belt and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The power of the LORD was on Elijah, and he tucked his mantle under his belt and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the hand of Jehovah was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD's power was on Elijah. He hiked up his robe and ran ahead of Ahab until they came to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The power of the LORD came on Elijah; he fastened his clothes tight around his waist and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Ahab had left, the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his mantle into his belt and outran Ahab in a race to the city gate of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the LORD energized Elijah with power; he tucked his robe into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s hand was on Elijah; and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the hand of YHWH has been on Elijah, and he girds up his loins, and runs before Ahab, until your entering Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the hand of Jehovah hath been on Elijah, and he girdeth up his loins, and runneth before Ahab, till thine entering Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the hand of Jehovah was to Elijah; and he will bind up his loins, and he will run before Ahab, even to thy Coming to Jezreel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the hand of the Lord was upon Elias, and he girded up his loins and ran before Achab, till he came to Jezrahel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah. And cinching his waist, he ran before Ahab, until he arrived at Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the hand of the LORD was on Elijah. He girded up his clothing and ran before Ahab as far as the approaches to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; he girded up his loins and ran in front of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran before Ahab till he entered Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the hand of LORD JEHOVAH was on Elyah, and he bound his loins and he ran before Akhab until he entered Yizreil. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the hand of the Lord <i>was</i> upon Eliu, and he girt up his loins, and ran before Achaab to Jezrael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/18-46.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=7464" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">The LORD Sends Rain</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">45</span>Meanwhile, the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and a heavy rain began to fall. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. <span class="reftext">46</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: wə·yaḏ- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">And the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/452.htm" title="452: ’ê·lî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged teliyahuw; from 'el and Yahh; God of Jehovah; Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites.">Elijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8151.htm" title="8151: way·šan·nês (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gird up. A primitive root; to compress.">and he tucked his cloak</a> <a href="/hebrew/4975.htm" title="4975: mā·ṯə·nāw (N-mdc:: 3ms) -- Loins. From an unused root meaning to be slender; properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins.">into his belt</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: way·yā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">and ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">ahead of</a> <a href="/hebrew/256.htm" title="256: ’aḥ·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Once oechab; from 'ach and 'ab; brother of father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon.">Ahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">all the way to</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ă·ḵāh (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3157.htm" title="3157: yiz·rə·‘e·lāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- From zara' and 'el; God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites.">Jezreel.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-17.htm">James 5:17-18</a></span><br />Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a></span><br />But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1</a></span><br />Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-16.htm">2 Kings 10:16</a></span><br />saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">2 Kings 10:30-31</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">2 Kings 13:14-19</a></span><br />When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” / Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. / Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm">2 Kings 19:1</a></span><br />On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">2 Kings 19:8</a></span><br />When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">2 Kings 19:14</a></span><br />So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20</a></span><br />Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">2 Kings 20:1</a></span><br />In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a></span><br />“Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.</p><p class="hdg">the hand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a></b></br> But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-11.htm">Isaiah 8:11</a></b></br> For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a></b></br> The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.</p><p class="hdg">he girded</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></b></br> Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1</a></b></br> And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramothgilead:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/38-3.htm">Job 38:3</a></b></br> Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.</p><p class="hdg">ran before</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></b></br> They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">1 Peter 2:17</a></b></br> Honour all <i>men</i>. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-43.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-27.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-44.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Jizreel</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Outran</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-35.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">Running</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-10.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-43.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-32.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Jizreel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Outran</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">Running</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah</b><br>This phrase indicates divine empowerment. In the Old Testament, the "hand of the LORD" often signifies God's power and presence enabling a person to perform extraordinary feats (e.g., <a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a>). Elijah, a prophet, is empowered by God to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating that the true source of strength and ability comes from God. This empowerment is reminiscent of the Spirit of the Lord coming upon individuals like Samson (<a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a>), highlighting the supernatural aspect of Elijah's actions.<p><b>and he tucked his cloak into his belt</b><br>This action signifies readiness and preparation for swift movement. In ancient times, long garments were common, and tucking them into a belt was necessary for running or working. This practical detail underscores Elijah's urgency and determination. It also symbolizes a readiness to serve God, similar to the New Testament exhortation to be prepared for action (<a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>).<p><b>and ran ahead of Ahab</b><br>Elijah's ability to outrun Ahab's chariot is a miraculous event, emphasizing the power of God working through him. Ahab, the king of Israel, would have had the best horses and chariots, yet Elijah surpasses them, illustrating the superiority of divine strength over human resources. This act can be seen as a demonstration of God's authority over the king and a sign of His favor upon Elijah.<p><b>all the way to Jezreel</b><br>Jezreel was a significant city in the northern kingdom of Israel, serving as a royal residence for Ahab and Jezebel. The distance from Mount Carmel to Jezreel is approximately 17 miles, making Elijah's run an impressive feat. Jezreel's location is strategic, situated in the fertile Jezreel Valley, which was a center of political and military activity. This journey signifies the transition from the victory on Mount Carmel to the impending confrontation with Jezebel, setting the stage for the ongoing conflict between the worship of Yahweh and Baal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a></b><br>A prophet of God who played a significant role in challenging the idolatry of Israel and demonstrating God's power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and for leading Israel into idolatry, particularly the worship of Baal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a></b><br>A city in the northern kingdom of Israel, significant as a royal city and a place of prophetic activity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hand_of_the_lord.htm">The Hand of the LORD</a></b><br>A phrase indicating divine empowerment or intervention, often seen in the context of God enabling His servants to accomplish extraordinary feats.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>Elijah, empowered by God, runs ahead of King Ahab's chariot to Jezreel, demonstrating God's power and the urgency of His message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>God equips His servants with the strength and ability needed to fulfill His purposes. Just as Elijah was empowered to run ahead of Ahab, believers can trust God to provide what is necessary for their calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_god's_work.htm">Urgency in God's Work</a></b><br>Elijah's swift movement to Jezreel signifies the urgency of God's message. Believers should be diligent and prompt in responding to God's call and sharing His message with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite the opposition from Ahab and the prevalence of idolatry, Elijah remained faithful. Christians are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, even when facing cultural or spiritual opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_control.htm">God's Sovereignty and Control</a></b><br>The event underscores God's control over nature and human affairs. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign and actively involved in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_ahab's_evil_show_his_weakness.htm">How did King Ahab's wickedness reveal his weakness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonah_survive_in_a_fish.htm">How could Jonah physically survive inside a fish for three days without being digested or suffocating? (Jonah 2:1) </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_man_kill_a_lion_barehanded.htm">How could one man realistically kill a lion with his bare hands (Judges 14:5–6)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(46) <span class= "bld">The hand of the Lord was on Elijah</span>--in a striking reaction of enthusiastic thankfulness after the stern calmness of his whole attitude throughout the great controversy, and his silent earnestness of prayer. At the head of the people he brings the king, conquered, if not repentant, home in triumph. To our conception of a prophet this frenzied excitement seems strange. Nor could it have belonged to a Samuel, an Elisha, or an Isaiah. In the simple and enthusiastic warrior of God it is natural enough.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 46.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah</span> [Same expression <a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/3-14.htm">Ezekiel 3:14</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/8-1.htm">Ezekiel 8:1</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/33-22.htm">Ezekiel 33:22</a>; cf. also <a href="/exodus/9-3.htm">Exodus 9:3</a>; <a href="/judges/2-15.htm">Judges 2:15</a>; <a href="/ruth/1-13.htm">Ruth 1:13</a>; <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a>; <a href="/acts/13-11.htm">Acts 13:11</a>. Some of the commentators understand the words of Divine <span class="accented">guidance</span>, some of a supernatural strengthening. There is no need to exclude either interpretation. An impulse from on high impelled him to "gird up his loins" and go with the king; a strength not his own sustained him whilst "he ran," etc. The distance across the plain to Jezreel is about fourteen miles; the royal chariot would drive furiously, and whatever fleetness and endurance the prophet had acquired in the wilds of Gilead, it seems hardly likely that, after the fatigues and excitement of that day, he would have been able, without the hand of the Lord upon him, to keep ahead of the chariot horses], <span class="cmt_word">and he girded up his loins</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, gathered round his waist the <span class="accented">abba</span>, or "mantle" - the <span class="hebrew">אַדֶּרֶת</span> (cf. <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">1 Kings 19:13, 19</a>; <a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">2 Kings 2:13, 14</a>) was so-called from its ample size - which would otherwise have impeded his movements. Probably this, apart from the girdle, was his sole garment. (See Dict. Bib. vol. 2. p. 232)], <span class="cmt_word">and ran before Ahab</span> [Thomson (vol. 2. p. 227) mentions an interesting illustration of this incident which he witnessed. The forerunners of Mohammed All Pasha "kept just ahead of the horses, no matter how furiously they were ridden, and in order to run with the greatest ease they not only girded their loins very tightly, but also tucked up their loose garments under the girdle." But such a spectacle is of common occurrence in the East. Kitto remarks that the <span class="accented">Shatirs</span> of Persia keep pace with ease with their masters' horses. They also are tightly girded. His object was apparently twofold. First, to honour the sovereign whom he had that day humbled in the presence of his subjects. The great prophet, by assuming the lowly office of a <span class="accented">footman</span>, or forernnner (see note on 1 Kings 1:5), would give due reverence to the Lord's anointed, like Samuel on a somewhat similar occasion (<a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">1 Samuel 15:30, 31</a>). Secondly, he may have hoped by his presence near the king and court to strengthen any good resolves which the former might have made, and to further the work of reformation which he could not but hope the proceedings of that day would inaugurate. That this tribute of respect would be grateful to Ahab, who hitherto had only regarded Elijah as an adversary, it is impossible to doubt. And that Elijah believed he had struck a death blow to the foreign superstitions fostered by the court, and especially by the queen, is equally certain. It is not clear, as Bahr assumes, that his servant accompanied him on the road. He may have rejoined him later on in the day or night] <span class="cmt_word">to the entrance</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">until thou comest</span> to. The Arab aversion, which Elijah is supposed to have shared, to entering cities, has often been remarked. But there were other and deeper reasons why he should not adventure himself within the city. Probably the same guiding hand which led him to Jezreel impelled him to lodge outside the walls. It was impossible to say what Jezebel, in her transports of rage, might do. After such a day, too, any prophet would shrink from familiar contact with men and from the strife of tongues] <span class="cmt_word">of Jezreel.</span> [Ahab had a palace here (<a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">1 Kings 21:1</a>). But Samaria was still the capital, and so remained till the captivity (<a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37</a>; <a href="/2_kings/15-13.htm">2 Kings 15:13, 14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/17-5.htm">2 Kings 17:5, 6</a>). The selection of Jezreel as a royal residence is easily accounted for. It stands on "a knoll 500 feet high" (Conder), overlooking both the plain of Esdraelon and the valley of Jezreel. In fact, it is the finest situation in the "Great Plain." Hence perhaps its name "the sowing place of God." See Stanley, S. and P. pp. 336 sqq.; Porter, p. 353; Dict. Bib. vol. 1.p. 1080; Van de Velde, vol. 2. p. 370.] <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/18-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the hand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽיְתָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elijah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣לִיָּ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he tucked his cloak</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשַׁנֵּ֖ס</span> <span class="translit">(way·šan·nês)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8151.htm">Strong's 8151: </a> </span><span class="str2">To compress</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into his belt</span><br /><span class="heb">מָתְנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯə·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4975.htm">Strong's 4975: </a> </span><span class="str2">The waist, small of the back, the loins</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ran</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֙רָץ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ahead of</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahab</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְאָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all the way to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jezreel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִזְרְעֶֽאלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiz·rə·‘e·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3157.htm">Strong's 3157: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of Yahweh was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 18:45"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:45" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 19:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 19:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>