So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household.
We have here an account of the further protection Elijah was taken under, and the further provision made for him in his retirement. At destruction and famine he shall laugh that has God for his friend to guard and maintain him.
Commenting on 1 Kings 17:8-16
And she went, and did according to the saying of Elijah,..... Made a cake for him first, and brought it to him, which showed great faith in the word of the Lord by him: and she, and he, and her house, did eat; many days, a year at least, if not two years, see Kg1 17:7 the widow, the prophet, and her family, lived upon...
And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat [many] days. (h) That is, till he had rain and food on the earth.