King Ahab’s palace [227] was in the city of Samaria. Near the palace there was a field of grapes. A man named Naboth owned this field. He was from Jezreel.
1 Kings 18:46 - Easy To Read Version The power of the Lord came to Elijah. Elijah tightened his clothes around him {so he could run}. Then Elijah ran ahead of King Ahab all the way to Jezreel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The hand of the Lord was on Elijah. He girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel [nearly twenty miles]. American Standard Version (1901) and the hand of Jehovah was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. Common English Bible but the LORD’s power strengthened Elijah. He gathered up his clothes and ran in front of Ahab until he came to Jezreel. Catholic Public Domain Version And the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah. And cinching his waist, he ran before Ahab, until he arrived at Jezreel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the hand of the Lord was upon Elias: and he girded up his loins and ran before Achab, till he came to Jezrahel. |
King Ahab’s palace [227] was in the city of Samaria. Near the palace there was a field of grapes. A man named Naboth owned this field. He was from Jezreel.
The messengers answered Ahaziah, “This man was wearing a hairy coat [2] with a leather belt around his waist.”
Then Elisha said to Gehazi, “Get ready to go. Take my walking stick and go! {Don’t stop to talk to anyone!} If you meet any person, don’t even say hello to him. If any person says hello to you, don’t answer him. Put my walking stick on the child’s face.”
Elisha the prophet called one of the group of prophets. [104] Elisha said to this man, “Get ready and take this small bottle of oil in your hand. Go to Ramoth Gilead.
Job, brace yourself {\cf2\super [80]} \par and get ready to answer the questions\par that I will ask you.\par
She works very hard.\par She is strong and able to do all her work.\par
The Lord spoke to me with his great power. The Lord warned me not to be like these other people. {\cf2\super [102]} The Lord said,
“As for you, Jeremiah, get ready.\par Stand up and speak to the people.\par Tell them everything that I tell you to say.\par Don’t be afraid of the people.\par If you are afraid of the people,\par then I will give you good reason\par to be afraid of them.\par
The wind {\cf2\super [25]} lifted me and took me away. I left that place. I was very sad and upset in my spirit. {\cf2\super [26]} But I felt Lord’s power in me!
So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist. And on your chest wear the protection of right living.
So prepare your minds for service, and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace (kindness) that will be yours when Jesus Christ appears (comes).
Show respect for all people. Love all the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Fear (respect) God, and honor the king.