IDENTITY
1 Kings 17:14–16
Religion / Bible
Work Summary
1 Kings 17:14–16 is a biblical passage. During famine, Elijah promises the widow of Zarephath that her small supply of flour and oil will not run out. She acts on his instruction, and the household continues to have food, making the passage a narrative of scarcity, trust and providential sustenance.
Evidence Summary
The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Bible
Work
1 Kings 17:14 –16
Years / Period
7 Sep 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
7 Sep 1877 — Letter 130
Quoted / Copied · Quoted / alluded to
The scholarly notes identify 1 Kings 17:14–16 in Van Gogh's wording.
Response: The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
Connection: No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
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