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Elijah and the Ravens

Old Testament · Book of 1-kings

Elijah and the Ravens

  • Ages 7–12
  • 17pages
  • 1 Kings 17:1-24

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About this story

The land is in drought. King Ahab has led Israel into worshiping Baal, and the rain has stopped. God sends the prophet Elijah into hiding by a desert brook — and tells him the ravens will feed him there. Morning and evening, the black birds bring him bread and meat. When the brook dries up, Elijah is sent to a foreign widow with nothing but a handful of flour and a little oil. He asks her for the last meal in her house. She gives — and the jar of flour does not run out, and the jug of oil does not fail, for as long as the drought lasts. This is a comic about how God provides through the most unexpected couriers, including the ones who have the least.

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  • AM
    Anjaly MaryVerified purchase
    May 2026

    The illustrations of the ravens are so detailed—my daughter wants to draw them now. Gentle, faithful, and perfect for teaching about God's care.

  • SJ
    Samuel JohnVerified purchase
    May 2026

    Such a unique story! My kids were fascinated that God used birds to feed Elijah. It opened up a great talk about how God provides in unexpected ways.

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Meet the cast

The characters in Elijah and the Ravens. Tap any face to read more.

Elijah portrait

Elijah

prophet

The Widow of Zarephath portrait

The Widow of Zarephath

Phoenician widow

The Widow's Son portrait

The Widow's Son

widow's child

King Ahab portrait

King Ahab

Israelite king

PS

Palace Servants

palace servants

R

Ravens

black ravens

Where this happens

The places that anchor Elijah and the Ravens. Tap any tile to see every Bible Heroes storybook set in that place.

Ahab's Audience Hall

Ahab's Audience Hall

A royal hall within the northern kingdom of Israel, reached from dusty palace courts during the beginning of the drought. The enclosed space stands in stark contrast to the dry land outside.

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Brook Cherith

Brook Cherith

East of the Jordan

A deep wadi east of the Jordan, cut through ochre cliffs and strewn with rounded boulders. Its narrow stream dwindles from cool running water to dry stones as the drought deepens.

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Zarephath

Zarephath

Phoenician coast (between Tyre and Sidon)

A low Phoenician coastal town above the salt-scented shore near Sidon. Dry roads approach its gate through groves whose leaves are coated with dust.

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