Widow of Zarephath
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: 1 Kings
- Chapters: 1 Kings 17
- Summary: During the drought, God sends Elijah to Zarephath, where the widow’s meal and oil do not fail and her son is later raised.
Details
This episode pairs severe judgment on Israel with surprising mercy to a Gentile household. The story also establishes Elijah as both a prophet of drought and a prophet of life.
Key People Involved
Key Places
Important Verses
“The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail.” - 1 Kings 17:14
Cross-References
- Luke 4:25-26
- Mount Carmel
- 1 Kings