Zarephath
Overview
- Type: Phoenician town
- Testament: Old
Biblical Significance
Zarephath is where God sustains Elijah through a widow during the drought. The place stands as a rebuke to unbelieving Israel and a sign that God’s mercy reaches beyond covenant borders.
Key Events
Key People Associated
Important Verses
“Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there.” - 1 Kings 17:9
Cross-References
- 1 Kings
- Luke 4:25-26