1 Kings 19:5
1 Kings 19:5 in Multiple Translations
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
And he lay down and slept under a juniper-tree; and, behold, an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
And stretching himself on the earth, he went to sleep under the broom-plant; but an angel, touching him, said to him, Get up and have some food.
He lay down and fell asleep under the broom tree. All of a sudden an angel touched him and said, “Get up, and eat.”
And as he lay and slept vnder the iuniper tree, behold now, an Angel touched him, and said vnto him, Vp, and eate.
And he lieth down and sleepeth under a certain retem-tree, and lo, a messenger cometh against him, and saith to him, 'Rise, eat;'
He lay down and slept under a juniper tree; and behold, an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat!”
And as he lay and slept under a juniper-tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise and eat.
And he cast himself down, and slept in the shadow of the juniper tree: and behold an angel of the Lord touched him, and said to him: Arise and eat.
Then he lay down under the broom tree and slept. But while he was sleeping, an angel touched him and woke him up and said to him, “Get up and eat some food!”
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1 Kings 19:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁכַּב֙
וַ/יִּישַׁ֔ן
תַּ֖חַת
רֹ֣תֶם
אֶחָ֑ד
וְ/הִנֵּֽה
זֶ֤ה
מַלְאָךְ֙
נֹגֵ֣עַ
בּ֔/וֹ
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ל֖/וֹ
ק֥וּם
אֱכֽוֹל
וַ/יִּשְׁכַּב֙
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יִּישַׁ֔ן
yâshên
H3462
to sleep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
רֹ֣תֶם
rethem
H7574
broom
N-ms
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וְ/הִנֵּֽה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
זֶ֤ה
zeh
H2088
this
Pron
מַלְאָךְ֙
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
נֹגֵ֣עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
V-Qal
בּ֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
ק֥וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֱכֽוֹל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 19:5
וַ/יִּשְׁכַּב֙
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
וַ/יִּישַׁ֔ן
yâshên
H3462
"to sleep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means to sleep or be lazy, it also implies growing old or stale, as seen in the story of David's mighty warriors in 2 Samuel 23:32. It can also mean to die or be in a deep sleep. This word is used to describe a state of inactivity.
Definition: 1) to sleep, be asleep 1a) (Qal) to sleep, go to sleep, be asleep 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to remain a long time, be stored up 1b2) to be festering (of leprosy) 1c) (Piel) to cause to sleep, entice to sleep
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: old (store), remain long, (make to) sleep. See also: Genesis 2:21; Psalms 4:9; Psalms 3:6.
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
רֹ֣תֶם
rethem
H7574
"broom"
N-ms
This word refers to a type of broom plant, also known as the Spanish broom, which has pole-like stems. It is mentioned in the book of 1 Kings as a type of plant. The broom plant is native to the Middle East.
Definition: 1) broom-plant, retem 1a) a kind of broom plant
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: juniper (tree). See also: 1 Kings 19:4; Job 30:4; Psalms 120:4.
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וְ/הִנֵּֽה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
זֶ֤ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
מַלְאָךְ֙
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
נֹגֵ֣עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בּ֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
ק֥וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
אֱכֽוֹל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 19:5
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- 1 Kings 19:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 19:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 19:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 19:5
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 19:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
- Sermons on 1 Kings 19:5
Context — Elijah Flees from Jezebel
3And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,
4while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”
5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”
6And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. 7A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 34:7 | The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. |
| 2 | Acts 12:7 | Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. |
| 3 | Hebrews 13:5 | Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” |
| 4 | Hebrews 1:14 | Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? |
| 5 | Genesis 28:11–15 | On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” |
| 6 | Psalms 34:10 | Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. |
| 7 | Daniel 10:9–10 | I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. |
| 8 | Daniel 9:21 | while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. |
| 9 | Daniel 8:19 | and said, “Behold, I will make known to you what will happen in the latter time of wrath, because it concerns the appointed time of the end. |
1 Kings 19:5 Summary
[This verse shows us that even when we feel like giving up, God is still with us and will provide for our needs. Elijah was tired and discouraged, but an angel came and told him to get up and eat, reminding him that God was still taking care of him. This is like what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:33, to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us. We can trust God to provide for us, just like He did for Elijah, and remember that He is always with us, as promised in Joshua 1:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Elijah lay down under the broom tree and fall asleep?
Elijah was exhausted and discouraged, having just fled from Queen Jezebel's threats, and he felt like he had had enough, as seen in 1 Kings 19:4, so he lay down and fell asleep, possibly feeling hopeless and unsure of what to do next.
Who was the angel that touched Elijah in 1 Kings 19:5?
The Bible doesn't specifically identify the angel, but it is likely that it was an angel of the Lord, similar to the ones mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Acts 12:7-10, where an angel of the Lord helped the apostle Peter escape from prison.
What is the significance of the angel telling Elijah to 'Get up and eat'?
The angel's command to 'Get up and eat' was a reminder to Elijah that God was still with him and would provide for his needs, as seen in other verses like Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that even in times of exhaustion and discouragement, God is still with us and will provide for our needs, just as He did for Elijah, and as promised in verses like Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like Elijah, exhausted and discouraged, and how can I apply the lesson of this verse to those situations?
- How can I be more aware of God's presence and provision in my life, even when things seem difficult or hopeless?
- What are some ways that I can 'get up and eat' and take care of my physical and spiritual needs, just as Elijah was commanded to do?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as He did for Elijah, and what verses can I turn to for encouragement and reminder of His faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 19:5
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree,.... Being weary and fatigued with his journey, the same under which he sat; for there was but one, as that is said to be in the preceding verse: behold,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 19:5
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
1 Kings 19:5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise [and] eat.Ver. 5. And slept under a juniper tree.] See on 1 Kings 19:4. An angel touched him.] Holding himself happy in such an office.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
(5)An angel touched him.—The word may signify simply “a messenger,” human or super-human; but the context suggests a miraculous ministration of some unearthly food. It is notable that, except as ministers of God in the physical sphere (as in 2 Samuel 24:16-17; 2 Kings 19:35), the angels, whose appearances are so often recorded in earlier days, hardly appear during the prophetic period, as though the place of their spiritual ministry, as messengers of God, to the people had been supplied by the prophetic mission. Here, and in 2 Kings 6:17, the angel is but auxiliary to the prophet, simply ministering to him in time of danger and distress, as the angel of the Agony to the Prophet of prophets.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
Verse 5. As he lay and slept] Excessive anguish of mind frequently induces sleep, as well as great fatigue of body. An angel touched him] He needed refreshment, and God sent an angel to bring him what was necessary.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 19:5
5. And as he lay and slept] Better, with R.V., ‘And he lay down and slept.’ The verb is the same as that which is so rendered at the close of the next verse. The description is of what Elijah did, not only of something which happened ‘as he lay.’ behold then] R.V. and behold. A change made necessary by the previous alteration. an angel touched him] The LXX. omits ‘an angel,’ and so does the narrative of Josephus, which merely has διεγειράντοςδʼ ? αὐτόντινος.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 19:5
An angel touched him - The friendly ministration of angels, common in the time of the patriarchs Genesis 18:2-16; 19:1-22; Genesis 28:12; Genesis 32:1, Genesis 32:24-29, and known also under the
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 19:5
5. An angel touched him — Though his flight into the desert was not authorized by any Divine command, like that which sent him to the brook Cherith or to Zarephath, still the angel of the Lord guards him in the way.
Sermons on 1 Kings 19:5
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Gv4340 Gv the Divine and the Human Factor by George Verwer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of balancing the divine and human factors in our lives. He warns against neglecting the human needs such as sleep, food, and |
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Loving-Kindness Better Than Life by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the unwavering and tender love of God, particularly in times of failure and despair, as exemplified in the life of Elijah. He illustrates how God's love remai |
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(A Spiritual Leader) 14. the Priesthood of Melchizedek by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the priesthood of Melchizedek, emphasizing its stark contrast to the Levitical priesthood that focused on rituals and external matters. Melchizedek's encount |
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Behold, an Angel Touched Him. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the comforting presence of angels in times of despair, using the story of Elijah to illustrate how God gently restores those who feel alone and defeated. He |
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Fri. Evening Service (2002 C&ma Council) by Jim Cymbala | The video showcases the work of South Hills Church Community in Las Vegas, a city known for its excesses and struggles. It highlights the impact of these struggles on children grow |
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(Angel of the Lord) 01 - Hagar by Ed Miller | Ed Miller emphasizes the significance of the Angel of the Lord's first appearance to Hagar, a Gentile slave in distress, highlighting God's compassion and care for the marginalized |
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Learning to Fear God (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of holiness among Christians, comparing it to a parent's concern for their sick or failing children. It highlights the need for believers to s |