1 Kings, 19

18. Yet I will spare seven thousand in Israel who have not knelt before Baal and whose lips have not kissed him."

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 1 Kings, 19:

1 Kings 19 tells Elijah's story after having fled to the desert, tired and afraid of Queen Jezebel, who wanted to kill him. In this chapter, Elijah has an experience with God, listening to his voice in a "soft whisper." Moreover, God instructs Elijah to anoint a new king to Israel and a new prophet to succeed him. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Kings 19:

Psalm 46:10: "Issoid, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the Gentiles; I will be exalted upon the earth." Just as Elijah heard the voice of God in a soft whisper, this verse tells us about the importance of still wearing to hear God, reminding us that He is God and in control of all things.

Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all who are tired and oppressed, and I will relieve you. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, that I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for the Your souls. For my yoke is soft, and my burden is light. " Just as Elijah was tired and oppressed, this verse shows us that we can find rest in Jesus, who is meek and humble of heart.

Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse reminds us that just as God encouraged Elijah in his weakness, He also strengthens us, helps, and sustains.

2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us the spirit of cowardice, but of power, love and moderation." Elijah may have felt cowardly and afraid, but this verse shows us that God has given us a spirit of power and love, and that we can be brave through His strength.

2 Kings 2:9: "And it happened that if they have passed, Elijah said to Elisha, Ask me what you want to do to you before it is taken from you. And Elisha said, I ask you that there is a double portion of yours Spirit upon me. " This verse shows how God was preparing Elisha to succeed Elijah as a prophet in Israel.