Ahab tells Jezebel what Elijah had done; she is enraged, and threatens to take away his life, Kg1 19:1, Kg1 19:2. He leaves Jezreel, and comes to Beer-sheba, and thence to the wilderness, where he is fed and encouraged by an angel, Kg1 19:3-9. His complaint and the vision by which God instructs him, Kg1 19:10-14. He is sent to Damascus, in order to anoint Hazael king over Syria, and Jehu king over Israel, Kg1 19:15-18. He meets with Elisha, who becomes his servant, Kg1 19:19-21.