Zarephath
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Phoenician settlement located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Sidon.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The Sidonian town where Elijah was entertained by a widow after leaving the brook Cherith, and which Obadiah refers to as a Canaanite town. It appears in the Greek form Sarepta in Luke 4:26.
What is the meaning of Zarephath in the Bible?
The Sidonian town where Elijah was entertained by a widow after leaving the brook Cherith, and which Obadiah refers to as a Canaanite town. It appears in the Greek form Sarepta in Luke 4:26.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Zarephath provides historical context for the narrative of Elijah's provision during his exile, highlighting the interaction between Israelite prophets and neighboring Phoenician communities.
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