Time after Pentecost · Proper 8 · Year C
1 Kings 19:9b-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: God Encourages Discouraged Elijah Enduring Word · David Guzik
Covers both the still-small-voice theophany and the call of Elisha in one pass.
1 Kings 19:9 Commentaries BibleHub
Collects classic commentators on God's question, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'
1 Kings 19 Commentary Precept Austin
Word-by-word notes across the theophany and Elisha's call to discipleship.
1 Kings 19 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary StudyLight
Homiletical outline useful for preaching the whole sweep of the chapter.
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