1 Kings 17:7

And it came to passe after a while, that the brooke dryed vp, because there had beene no raine in the land.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

It happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

And it came to pass after a while that the torrent dried up, for there had been no rain in the land.
- Darby Bible

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

It happened after a while, that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.
- World English Bible

And it cometh to pass, at the end of days, that the brook drieth up, for there hath been no rain in the land,
- Youngs Literal Bible

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

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 17:7

17:7 A while - Heb. at the end of days; that is, of a year; for sothe word days is often used. Dried - God so ordering it, for thepunishment of those Israelites who lived near it, and had hitherto beenrefreshed by it: and for the exercise of Elijah's faith, and to teachhim to depend upon God alone.