 he called him bring me please a piece of bread as surely as the lord your god lives she replied i don't have any bread say that phrase with me i don't have any bread only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug i'm gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son that we may eat it and die elijah said to her don't be afraid go home and do as you said but first make a small loaf of bread for me