Trinity/After Pentecost · The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
1 Kings 19:11-21
The Still Small Voice and the Call of Elisha
July 5, 2026
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
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:9-18 Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on the LORD in the low whisper at Horeb.
1 Kings 19 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of Elijah at Horeb and the call of Elisha.
1 Kings 19:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the still small voice.
1 Kings 19 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: 1 Kings 19 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
1 Kings - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the books of Kings.
Overview: 1-2 Kings BibleProject
Animated overview of the story of the kings of Israel and Judah.
1 Kings 19 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text with classic Jewish commentary on Elijah at Horeb.
1 Kings 19:11 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word of the theophany in the low whisper.
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