King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?
Complete Jewish Bible:
wasn't my lord told what I did when Izevel killed ADONAI's prophets, how I hid a hundred of ADONAI's prophets by fifties in caves and supplied their food and water?
Berean Standard Bible:
Was it not reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the prophets of the LORD? I hid a hundred prophets of the LORD, fifty men per cave, and I provided them with food and water.
American Standard Version:
Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of Jehovah, how I hid a hundred men of Jehovah’s prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Was it not told{H5046} my lord{H113} what I did{H6213} when Jezebel{H348} slew{H2026} the prophets{H5030} of the LORD{H3068}, how I hid{H2244} an hundred{H3967} men{H376} of the LORD'S{H3068} prophets{H5030} by fifty{H2572} in a cave{H4631}, and fed{H3557} them with bread{H3899} and water{H4325}?
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 18:4
- For it was [so], when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
Matthew 25:35
- For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Acts 20:34
- Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Psalms 18:21
- For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Psalms 18:24
- Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Genesis 20:4
- But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
Genesis 20:5
- Said he not unto me, She [is] my sister? and she, even she herself said, He [is] my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 18:13
1 Kings 18:13 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the prophet Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal during the reign of King Ahab in Israel. The historical context is the divided monarchy period, where the northern kingdom of Israel had been led into idolatry by Ahab and his Phoenician wife, Jezebel, who was a fervent worshipper of Baal. This idolatry was in direct violation of the Mosaic Covenant, which demanded exclusive loyalty to Yahweh, the God of Israel.
The verse specifically references a time when Jezebel had instigated the slaughter of Yahweh's prophets. In response to this persecution, Elijah took bold action to preserve a remnant of the prophets. He hid them in caves, providing them with sustenance—bread and water—to keep them alive. This act of Elijah was one of defiance against the royal endorsement of Baal worship and a demonstration of his commitment to the true God of Israel.
The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as Elijah's actions suggest a belief that God would preserve His people and His word amidst persecution. It also highlights the conflict between true religion and pagan influence, as well as the role of the prophet as a protector and preserver of the faithful. Elijah's provision for the prophets also echoes the theme of God's care for His people, even in times of distress. The verse sets the stage for the dramatic confrontation on Mount Carmel, where Elijah will challenge the prophets of Baal, demonstrating the power of Yahweh and ultimately leading to a temporary restoration of the worship of the true God in Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5046
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַד
Transliteration: nâgad
Pronunciation: naw-gad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: H113
There are 337 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדוֹן
Transliteration: ʼâdôwn
Pronunciation: aw-done'
Description: or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine); lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H348
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִיזֶבֶל
Transliteration: ʼÎyzebel
Pronunciation: ee-zeh'-bel
Description: from אִיlemma אי missing vowel, corrected to אִי and זְבֻל; Izebel, the wife of king Ahab; Jezebel. - Strong's Number: H2026
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָרַג
Transliteration: hârag
Pronunciation: haw-rag'
Description: a primitive root; to smite with deadly intent; destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H5030
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבִיא
Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-bee'
Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H2244
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָבָא
Transliteration: châbâʼ
Pronunciation: khaw-baw'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָבַב); to secrete; [idiom] held, hide (self), do secretly. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H2572
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִשִּׁים
Transliteration: chămishshîym
Pronunciation: kham-ish-sheem'
Description: multiple of חָמֵשׁ; fifty; fifty. - Strong's Number: H4631
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְעָרָה
Transliteration: mᵉʻârâh
Pronunciation: meh-aw-raw'
Description: from עוּר; a cavern (as dark); cave, den, hole. - Strong's Number: H3557
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כּוּל
Transliteration: kûwl
Pronunciation: kool
Description: a primitive root; properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses); (be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals). - Strong's Number: H3899
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֶחֶם
Transliteration: lechem
Pronunciation: lekh'-em
Description: from לָחַם; See also בֵּית לְעַפְרָה; food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it); (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).