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Berean Standard Bible

“Some time later, however, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land.”

1 Kings 17:7

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Study note

In 1 Kings 17 Elijah announces a drought to King Ahab and is sent by God to hide at the brook Cherith, where ravens bring him food. The story shows God providing in unexpected ways.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Some time later, however, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land.

World English Bible (WEB)

After a while, the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now after a time the stream became dry, because there was no rain in the land.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pasados algunos días, secóse el arroyo; porque no había llovido sobre la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero después de un tiempo, el arroyo se secó, porque no llovía en ningún lugar de la tierra.

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