1 Kings 17:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

As she was going to get the water, Elijah said, “Bring me a piece of bread too, please.”

Cross References

Hebrews 13:2

Always remember to help people by welcoming them into your home. Some people have done that and have helped angels without knowing it.

Matthew 10:42

Whoever helps any of these little ones because they are my followers will definitely get a reward, even if they only give them a cup of cold water.”

1 Kings 18:4

One time when Jezebel was killing all the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah hid 100 prophets in two caves. He put 50 prophets in one cave and 50 prophets in another cave. Then he brought them food and water.)

1 Kings 17:9

“Go to Zarephath in Sidon and stay there. There is a widow there that I commanded to take care of you.”

Genesis 18:5

I will get some food for you, and you can eat as much as you want. Then you can continue your journey.” The three men said, “Do as you wish.”

1 Kings 17:10

So Elijah went to Zarephath. He went to the town gate and saw a woman there gathering wood for a fire. She was a widow. Elijah said to her, “Would you bring me a small cup of water to drink?”

1 Kings 17:12

The woman answered, “I promise you, before the Lord your God, that I have nothing but a handful of flour in a jar and a little bit of olive oil in a jug. I came here to gather a few pieces of wood for a fire to cook our last meal. My son and I will eat it and then die from hunger.”