Brook Cherith

Brook Cherith

Body of Water

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32.1000°N, 35.5500°E View on Map

About Brook Cherith

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.

History of Brook Cherith

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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Biblical Significance of Brook Cherith

The Brook Cherith was Elijah's first hiding place during the drought he prophesied against Israel. Here God demonstrated his provision in miraculous ways—using ravens (unclean birds) to bring food to his prophet. When the brook dried up, it taught Elijah that God's provision can change form; he must follow wherever God leads. Cherith represents God's sustaining grace in times of testing.

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