1 Kings 17:20
And he cried unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?
Cross-reference
1 Kings 18:36
Contrast
1 Kings 18:36 shows Elijah praying confidently for God to reveal His power — contrasting with his lament here.
Genesis 18:23–25
Parallel
In Genesis 18:23-25, Abraham questions God’s justice in judgment—mirroring Elijah’s complaint about the widow’s suffering.
James 5:15–18
Citation
In James 5:15-18, Elijah is cited as an example of effective prayer—directly referencing his intercessions including this one.
2 Kings 4:33
Parallel
In 2 Kings 4:33, Elisha’s prayer for a dead child mirrors Elijah’s plea — both prophets cry out to God for revival.
Jeremiah 12:1
Parallel
Jeremiah 12:1 echoes Elijah’s honest complaint about suffering — both prophets question God’s justice while remaining faithful.
Exodus 17:4
Parallel
Exodus 17:4 shows Moses crying out to God about the people's complaint — similar to Elijah's desperate cry.