12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire [a]a still small voice.

13 So it was, when Elijah heard it, that (A)he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. (B)Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

14 (C)And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 19:12 a delicate whispering voice

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