1 Kings Chapter 17
No rain, as judgement from God. Then rain by his prayer in 1 Kings 18:41-45. |
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1 Kings 17:1 (G) |
Zechariah 14:16-21Even in the millenium there is judgment of no rain if the nations do not come to worship at the feast of tabernacles. James 5:17Prayer of Elijah brings rain. See 1 Kings 18:41-45. Revelation 11:6 |
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Heavens shut up. |
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1 Kings 17:1 |
Luke 4:25 (G)Revelation 11:6 |
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The two witnesses have power to shut the heaven that no rain might fall during the days of their prophecy. Fire goes out of their mouths if any wills to injure them. They have power to turn waters into blood and with every plague. See references below. |
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1 Kings 17:1No rain to fall except by Elijah's word. |
Exodus 7:20-21Moses turns the waters of Egypt into blood. Exodus 9:6,9,23See all references to the judgments in Egypt. 1 Kings 18:38Fire from Jehovah fell, and consumed the burnt offering. Psalms 78:44-51Luke 4:25In the days of Elijah the heavens were shut up for three years and six months. See 1Kin.17:1. James 5:17-18Elijah prayed with prayer that it should not rain for three years and six months; and again he prayed and the heavens gave rain. Revelation 8:7Revelation 11:5-6 (P)Revelation 13:13False prophet causes fire to appear to come down from heaven. Revelation 16:3-4 |
JND v5, pp33,34JND Collected writings. |