Depression can be the result of fatigue, either mental or physical. From the experience of Elijah as recorded in 1 Kings 19, this article shows how such a fatigue can lead to depression.

Christians can be affected by depression. From 1 Kings 19 this article traces the development of events that ended in Elijah being depressed, and applies them to believers today.

This article is about the interpretation of historical texts, as well as the application and preaching of historical texts. The author stresses the unity of redemptive history. Genesis 4, 1 Kings 19:4, Daniel 1:8-16, and Esther 4:15-17 are also discussed.