Pentecost Season · Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21
The Still Small Voice and the Call of Elisha
July 2, 2028
Overview & Insights
"And after the fire the sound of a low whisper." (1 Kings 19:12)
At Horeb the LORD passes by Elijah not in wind, earthquake, or fire but in a low whisper. God sends the prophet back with new commissions, and Elijah calls Elisha, who leaves his oxen to follow and serve him.
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Commentary
1 Kings 19 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through Elijah's call of Elisha at the plow.
1 Kings 19 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse resource collection on the chapter.
1 Kings 19:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Collects several older commentaries on the anointing.
1 Kings 19 (Barnes) StudyLight
Barnes on the meaning of throwing the cloak over Elisha.
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Working Preacher
Explores the call of Elisha as a model of costly discipleship.
Background & Word Study
1-2 Kings Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the Kings narrative.
Kings Overview BibleProject
Video overview of 1-2 Kings, including Elijah and Elisha.
1 Kings 19:16 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Hebrew behind the anointing command.
1 Kings 19:16 Sefaria
Hebrew text with classic Jewish commentators.
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