Brook Cherith

Brook Cherith

Body of WaterOld Testament
32.1000°N, 35.5500°E View on Map

The Brook Cherith was a seasonal stream east of the Jordan River where God commanded Elijah to hide during the drought he had prophesied. Ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook until it dried up.

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Divided Kingdomc. 863 BC

God sends Elijah to hide by the Brook Cherith

1KI 17:2-4
Divided Kingdomc. 863 BC

Ravens bring bread and meat to Elijah at Cherith

1KI 17:5-6
Divided Kingdomc. 862 BC

The brook dries up during the drought; Elijah sent to Zarephath

1KI 17:7-9

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