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Selected Verse: 1 Kings 17:3 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
1Ki 17:3	King James	Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Brook Cherith - Rather, "the torrent course," one of the many which carry the winter rains from the highlands into that stream.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Brook Cherith - Rather, "the torrent course," one of the many which carry the winter rains from the highlands into that stream.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Hide thyself - Thus God rescues him from the fury of Ahab and Jezebel, who, he knew, would seek to destroy him. That Ahab did not seize on him immediately upon these words must be ascribed to God's over - ruling providence.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Hide thyself - Thus God rescues him from the fury of Ahab and Jezebel, who, he knew, would seek to destroy him. That Ahab did not seize on him immediately upon these words must be ascribed to God's over - ruling providence.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Hide thyself by the brook Cherith - This brook, and the valley through which it ran, are supposed to have been on the western side of Jordan, and not far from Samaria. Others suppose it to have been on the eastern side, because the prophet is commanded to go eastward, Kg1 17:3. It was necessary, after such a declaration to this wicked and idolatrous king, that he should immediately hide himself; as, on the first drought, Ahab would undoubtedly seek his life. But what a proof was this of the power of God, and the vanity of idols! As God's prophet prayed, so there was rain or drought; and all the gods of Israel could not reverse it! Was not this sufficient to have converted all Israel?

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Hide thyself by the brook Cherith - This brook, and the valley through which it ran, are supposed to have been on the western side of Jordan, and not far from Samaria. Others suppose it to have been on the eastern side, because the prophet is commanded to go eastward, Kg1 17:3. It was necessary, after such a declaration to this wicked and idolatrous king, that he should immediately hide himself; as, on the first drought, Ahab would undoubtedly seek his life. But what a proof was this of the power of God, and the vanity of idols! As God's prophet prayed, so there was rain or drought; and all the gods of Israel could not reverse it! Was not this sufficient to have converted all Israel?

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