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Berean Standard Bible

“And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.”

1 Kings 18:46

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The fire has fallen, the people have declared allegiance to the Lord, and the prophets of Baal have been dealt with. Elijah has prayed seven times for rain and finally seen a small cloud.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh’s hand was on Elijah; and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

King James Version (KJV)

And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and the hand of Jehovah was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he made himself strong, and went running before Ahab till they came to Jezreel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y la mano de Jehová fué sobre Elías, el cual ciñó sus lomos, y vino corriendo delante de Achâb hasta llegar á Jezreel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Elías, por su parte, se amarró el manto con el cinturón, y echó a correr hacia Jezrel, y llegó primero que Acab, pues el Señor, con su poder, fortaleció a Elías para que pudiera correr.

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