1 Kings 19:2-3 KJV,ASV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 19:2

1 Kings 19:2. Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah— This certainly was the effect of Jezebel's blind rage, and not of any prudence in her; for prudence would have advised her to conceal her resentment till she had been ready to put her designs in execution: whereas this sending him word was giving him notice of his danger, and admonishing him to avoid it: but since he had had the confidence to come where she was, she might think, perhaps, that he was as courageous as she was furious; that upon... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 19:3-4

1 Kings 19:3-4. And when he saw that, he arose, &c.— It is very doubtful, whether juniper-tree be the proper rendering of the original word רתם rothem. Parkhurst says, that it signifies the broom or birch-tree, so called from its tenacity or toughness, which was so great that its twigs served for cords. See Plin. Nat. Hist. lib. 24: cap. 9. The Arabians, and from them the Spaniards, still retain the name retama, for the birch-tree. See Job 30:4 and Scheuchzer. It must be acknowledged, that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 19:3

3. he arose, and went for his life—He entered Jezreel full of hope. But a message from the incensed and hard-hearted queen, vowing speedy vengeance for her slaughtered priests, dispelled all his bright visions of the future. It is probable, however, that in the present temper of the people, even she would not have dared to lay violent hands on the Lord's servant, and purposely threatened him because she could do no more. The threat produced the intended effect, for his faith suddenly failed... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 19:1-8

Elijah’s disillusionment 19:1-8Elijah was surprised that the revival he had just witnessed was not more effective in eliminating Baal worship. Apparently Jezebel’s threat drove the lessons of God’s power and provision that he had been learning at Cherith, Zarephath, and Carmel out of his memory."Probably Elijah had played into Jezebel’s hand. Had she really wanted Elijah dead, she surely would have seized him without warning and slain him. What she desired was that Elijah and his God be... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:1-21

Elijah at Horeb2. Then Jezebel sent, etc.] Her religious feelings as a votary of Baal and her dignity as the queen had both been outraged by the prophet, and she at once sought revenge.3. And when he saw that, etc.] In men of impetuous disposition displays of fiery courage often alternate with moods of despondency. Elijah’s character resembled that of St. Peter, who first struck a blow in defence of his Master and then denied Him (John 18:10, John 18:15).Beer-sheba] within the territory of the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 19:1-2

(1, 2) There is a certain grandeur of fearlessness and ruthlessness in the message of Jezebel, which marks her character throughout, and places it in striking contrast with the vacillating impressibility of Ahab, whom she treats with natural scorn. (See 21:7.) Ahab, as before, remains passive; he has no courage, perhaps no wish, to attack Elijah, before whom he had quailed; but he cares not, or dares not, to restrain Jezebel. She disdains to strike secretly and without warning: in fact, her... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 19:3

(3) He arose, and went for his life.—The sudden reaction of disappointment and despondency, strange as it seems to superficial observation, is eminently characteristic of an impulsive and vehement nature. His blow had been struck, as he thought, triumphantly. Now the power of cool unrelenting antagonism makes itself felt, unshaken and only embittered by all that had passed. On Ahab and the people he knows that he cannot rely; so once more he flees for his life.Beer-sheba. (See Genesis 21:14;... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Kings 19:1-21

The Holy Eucharist 1 Kings 19:4-8 God has given us the blessed Sacrament to be to us the Sacrament in which He will give to us continually the grace of perseverance. I. The Sacrament of Perseverance. The one thing that we need for perseverance is continual spiritual renewal. The Holy Eucharist is the Church's great offering to the Father; and in each aspect it is a sacrament of renewal. II. The Bread of Life. In this Holy Eucharist we not only plead before God the sacrifice, but we feed upon... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:1-4

ELIJAH’S FLIGHT1 Kings 19:1-4"A still small voice comes through the wild, Like a father consoling his fretful child, Which banisheth bitterness, wrath and fear, Saying, ‘Man is distant, but God is near."’- TEMPLETHE misgiving which, joined to his ascetic dislike of cities, made Elijah stop his swift race at the entrance of Jezreel was more than justified. Ahab’s narrative of the splendid contest at Carmel produced no effect upon Jezebel whatever, and we can imagine the bitter objurgations which... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Kings 19:1-21

3. Elijah in the Wilderness and upon Mount Horeb CHAPTER 19 1. Elijah’s flight and despondency (1 Kings 19:1-8 ) 2. Upon Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:9-18 ) 3. Elisha called (1 Kings 19:10-21 ) Elijah perhaps stopped at the very door of the palace where wicked Jezebel dwelt. He would remain with Ahab to the very last before he went in to face the queen. Should not Elijah have remained and gone even before Jezebel to bear his testimony? Instead he becomes terrified of wicked Jezebel. Had he... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 19:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 19:3-4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 19:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 19:1-8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:1-21

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 19:1-2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 19:3

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Kings 19:1-21

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:1-4

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Kings 19:1-21

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