8And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
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And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 8-16)We have here an account of the further protection Elijah was taken under, and the further provision made for him in his retirement. At destruction and famine he shall laugh that has God for his friend to guard and maintain him. The brook Cherith is dried up, but God’s care of his people, and kindness to them, never slacken, never fail, but are still the same, are still continued and drawn out to t…
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