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He grew worse and worse, and finally stopped breathing. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse and worse, and finally he died. <a href="/esv/1_kings/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill. And his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it happened after these things that the son of the woman who owned the house became sick. And his sickness was so serious that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now it happened after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his condition became very grave, until at the end he was no longer breathing. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it came about after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his sickness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his sickness was so severe, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his sickness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/amp/1_kings/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It happened after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/csb/1_kings/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After this, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. His illness got worse until he stopped breathing. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After this, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. His illness became very severe until no breath remained in him. <a href="/asv/1_kings/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/cev/1_kings/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Several days later, the son of the woman who owned the house got sick, and he kept getting worse, until finally he died. <a href="/erv/1_kings/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Afterwards, the son of the woman who owned the house got sick. He got so sick that finally no life was left in him. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some time later the widow's son got sick; he got worse and worse, and finally he died. <a href="/isv/1_kings/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Sometime later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. In fact, his illness became so severe that he died. <a href="/msb/1_kings/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. <a href="/net/1_kings/17.htm">NET Bible</a> After this the son of the woman who owned the house got sick. His illness was so severe he could no longer breathe. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick. And his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so severe, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/web/1_kings/17.htm">World English Bible</a> After these things, the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his sickness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, after these things, the son of the woman, mistress of the house, has been sick, and his sickness is very severe until no breath has been left in him. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, after these things, the son of the woman, mistress of the house, hath been sick, and his sickness is very severe till that no breath hath been left in him. <a href="/slt/1_kings/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be after these words, the son of the woman, the lady of the house, was sick, and his sickness was very strong till that breath was not left in him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass after this that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick, and the sickness was very grievous, so that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now it happened that, after these things, the son of the woman who was the mother of the family became ill. And the sickness was very powerful, so that no breath remained in him. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Some time later the son of the woman, the owner of the house, fell sick, and his sickness grew more severe until he stopped breathing. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill; his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after these matters the son of the woman, the Mistress of the house, became ill and his illness was very severe, until no breath was left in him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. <a href="/sep/1_kings/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass afterward, that the son of the woman the mistress of the house was sick; and his sickness was very severe, until there was no breath left in him. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/17-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6845" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/17.htm">Elijah Raises the Widow's Son</a> 17<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Later,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">of the woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/1172.htm" title="1172: ba·‘ă·laṯ (N-fsc) -- A mistress. Feminine of ba'al; a mistress.">who owned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: ḥā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">became ill,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2483.htm" title="2483: ḥā·lə·yōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sickness. From chalah; malady, anxiety, calamity.">and his sickness</a> <a href="/hebrew/2389.htm" title="2389: ḥā·zāq (Adj-ms) -- Strong, stout, mighty. From chazaq; strong.">grew worse</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and worse,</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.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5397.htm" title="5397: nə·šā·māh (N-fs) -- Breath. From nasham; a puff, i.e. Wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. Or an animal.">breath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3498.htm" title="3498: nō·wṯ·rāh- (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve.">remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in him.</a> 18“O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Luke 7:12-15</a> As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” ... <a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1-44</a> At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) / So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” ... <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35-42</a> While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” / But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” / And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. ... <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-41</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9-12</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead. / But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” / Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. ... <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18-25</a> While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. / Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Hebrews 11:35</a> Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. <a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">2 Kings 13:20-21</a> And Elisha died and was buried. Now the Moabite raiders used to come into the land every spring. / Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders, so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. And as soon as his body touched the bones of Elisha, the man was revived and stood up on his feet. <a href="/job/1-18.htm">Job 1:18-19</a> While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, / when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Job 2:7</a> So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a> Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. <a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Psalm 116:3-4</a> The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. / Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” <a href="/isaiah/38-1.htm">Isaiah 38:1-5</a> 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.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... <a href="/jeremiah/32-27.htm">Jeremiah 32:27</a> “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.A.<a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1,2</a> And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am… <a href="/2_kings/4-18.htm">2 Kings 4:18-20</a> And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers… <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.that there was<a href="/job/12-10.htm">Job 12:10</a> In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.<a href="/job/34-14.htm">Job 34:14</a> If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;<a href="/psalms/104-29.htm">Psalm 104:29</a> Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/joshua/11-11.htm">Breathing</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-10.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-7.htm">Later</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-13.htm">Mistress</a> <a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-37.htm">Sickness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">Worse</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/19-12.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/job/11-20.htm">Breathing</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-21.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-23.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-26.htm">Later</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-3.htm">Mistress</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Sickness</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-12.htm">Worse</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 17</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Elijah, having prophesied against Ahab, </a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">is sent to Cherith where the ravens feed him.</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/17-8.htm">He is sent to the widow of Zarephath</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">He raises the widow's son</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/17-24.htm">The woman believes him</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/17.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/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill This phrase introduces a significant event in the life of the widow of Zarephath, who had previously shown hospitality to the prophet Elijah. The mention of "the woman who owned the house" highlights her role as the head of the household, which was unusual in the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, indicating her husband's absence, likely due to death. The illness of her son is a pivotal moment, as children were seen as a blessing and a source of security for the future. This event sets the stage for a demonstration of God's power through Elijah, emphasizing the theme of divine intervention in times of crisis.and his sickness grew worse and worse The progression of the son's illness underscores the severity of the situation and the desperation that would have been felt by the widow. In the ancient Near East, illness was often viewed as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment, and the worsening condition would have been alarming. This phrase also serves to heighten the tension in the narrative, preparing the reader for the miraculous intervention that follows. The escalation of the illness can be seen as a test of faith for both the widow and Elijah, reflecting the broader biblical theme of faith being refined through trials.until no breath remained in him This phrase indicates the culmination of the son's illness in death, a devastating blow to the widow. In biblical terms, breath is often synonymous with life, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>, where God breathes life into Adam. The absence of breath signifies the complete loss of life, making the situation appear hopeless. This moment foreshadows the resurrection power of God, which is later fully revealed in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. The death of the widow's son parallels other biblical accounts of resurrection, such as the raising of Lazarus in <a href="/john/11.htm">John 11</a>, and serves as a type of Christ's own resurrection, demonstrating God's authority over life and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God who is staying with the widow in Zarephath. He is known for his faithfulness and miraculous works through God's power. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_widow_of_zarephath.htm">The Widow of Zarephath</a> A Gentile woman who provides shelter and sustenance to Elijah during a time of famine. Her faith is tested through the illness of her son. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_widow's_son.htm">The Widow's Son</a> The child who becomes severely ill and dies, setting the stage for a miraculous event that demonstrates God's power and Elijah's prophetic authority. 4. <a href="/topical/z/zarephath.htm">Zarephath</a> A town in Sidon, outside of Israel, highlighting God's work beyond the borders of His chosen people and foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in His plan. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_illness_and_death.htm">The Illness and Death</a> The event that challenges the faith of the widow and provides an opportunity for God to reveal His power and mercy through Elijah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_crisis.htm">Faith in Crisis</a> The widow's situation teaches us about maintaining faith during life's most challenging moments. Her initial reaction of despair is transformed through Elijah's intervention, reminding us to seek God in our trials. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> This passage illustrates God's control over life and death, encouraging believers to trust in His ultimate plan and power, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer.htm">The Role of Prayer</a> Elijah's response to the boy's death is fervent prayer, demonstrating the importance of prayer in seeking God's intervention and miracles. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_god's_love.htm">Inclusivity of God's Love</a> The account of the widow of Zarephath, a Gentile, shows that God's love and power extend beyond Israel, foreshadowing the New Testament message of salvation for all. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_authority.htm">Prophetic Authority</a> Elijah's actions affirm his role as a true prophet of God, whose words and deeds are backed by divine authority, encouraging us to heed God's messengers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_near-death_experiences.htm">What does the Bible say about near-death experiences?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_resurrected_in_the_bible.htm">Who in the Bible was resurrected from the dead?</a> <a href="/q/what_events_are_described_in_2_kings.htm">What events are described in 2 Kings?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_heal_today.htm">Does God still heal sickness and disease today?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. [Does this mean that he was dead? Keil thinks it perfectly clear that it does. Bahr is as firmly persuaded that it does not. He justly remarks (1) that the same expression occurs in <a href="/daniel/10-17.htm">Daniel 10:17</a> (cf. <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">1 Kings 10:5</a>) where it does not imply death. (2) That as the text does not say, "and he died," we must conclude that it did not mean to say it. (3) Verses 18, 20 do not necessitate the belief that he was dead (see below). . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/17-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Later, אַחַר֙ (’a·ḥar) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the woman הָאִשָּׁ֖ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female who owned בַּעֲלַ֣ת (ba·‘ă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1172.htm">Strong's 1172: </a> A mistress the house הַבָּ֑יִת (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house became ill, חָלָ֕ה (ḥā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> To be weak or sick and his sickness חָלְיוֹ֙ (ḥā·lə·yōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2483.htm">Strong's 2483: </a> Malady, anxiety, calamity grew וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be severe, חָזָ֣ק (ḥā·zāq) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2389.htm">Strong's 2389: </a> Strong, stout, mighty until עַ֛ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no breath נְשָׁמָֽה׃ (nə·šā·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5397.htm">Strong's 5397: </a> A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal remained נֽוֹתְרָה־ (nō·wṯ·rāh-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve in him. בּ֖וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 17:17 It happened after these things that (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 17:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 17:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 17:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 17:18" /></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>