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Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the Asherah four hundred, that eat at Jezebel`s table.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The prophet chose Carmel as the location for the gathering to which he invited, or rather summoned, King Ahab (see note on Joshua 12:22). Its thick…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Carmel. —The word means a “garden” or “park” (Isaiah 32:15–16, etc.) and, when used for the proper name of the mountai…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He knew how many there were of them. The man's heart was so engaged in this battle for God against idols, that he had counted all his adversaries.<…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto Mount
Carmel .
&c.] No doubt mor…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

One can discern people's attitude toward God by observing their attitude toward His people and ministers. It has often been the fate of the best an…

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