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God's Practical Care in Despair
Commentators highlight the contrast between Elijah's prayer for death and God's response. Instead of a rebuke, God sends an angel with food and encourages rest. As John Gill notes, God didn't grant Elijah's request to die but instead provided what he needed to live. This shows God's tender, practical care for our physical and emotional needs, especially when we are exhausted and in despair.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 19:5
18th Century
Theologian
An angel touched him - The friendly ministry of angels, which was common during the time of the patriarchs (Genesis 18:2–16; [Re…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 19:5
19th Century
Bishop
An angel touched him. —The word may simply signify “a messenger,” human or superhuman, but the context suggests a miracul…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 19:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. And he looked, and, behold, …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 19:5
17th Century
Pastor
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree
Being weary and fatigued with his journey, the same under which he sat;…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 19:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Jezebel sent Elijah a threatening message. Carnal hearts are hardened and enraged against God by what should convince and conquer them.
Grea…