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Sarepta

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: S By: George A. Morrish

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The village to which Elias was sent to succor a poor widow (Luke 4:26²⁶But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. (Luke 4:26)). Called ZAREPHATH in 1 Kings 17:9⁹Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. (1 Kings 17:9). Identified with Sarafend, 33° 27' N, 35° 18' E: it is near the sea, about midway between Tyre and Sidon.

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