1 Kings 17:7 bbe — Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.

Bible in Basic English

"Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land."

— 1 Kings 17:7, Bible in Basic English

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1 Kings 17 — Context

The water of the stream will be your drink, and by my orders the ravens will give you food there.

So he went and did as the Lord said, living by the stream Cherith, east of Jordan.

And the ravens took him bread in the morning and meat in the evening; and the water of the stream was his drink.

Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.

Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying,

Up! go now to Zarephath, in Zidon, and make your living-place there; I have given orders to a widow woman there to see that you have food.

So he got up and went to Zarephath; and when he came to the door of the town, he saw a widow woman getting sticks together; and crying out to her he said, Will you give me a little water in a vessel for my drink?

1 Kings 17:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 17:7 say?

1 Kings 17:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.”

Where is 1 Kings 17:7 in the Bible?

1 Kings 17:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 17, verse 7.

Who wrote 1 Kings?

1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.

What is the book of 1 Kings about?

1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.

What are the major themes of 1 Kings?

1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 17:7.

What translation should I read 1 Kings 17:7 in?

1 Kings 17:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Kings 17:7?

1 Kings 17:7 reads (BBE): “Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Kings 17:7 bbe — Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.

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