The altar of the Lord—evidently referred to as well known, and here accepted by Elijah as having a true sacredness. The exclusive …

For he meant this day to prove that God was God of the twelve tribes — not of himself and his tribe, but of all the families of Israel.

And Elijah said to all the people, come near to me
And observe what I do, and what will be done at my request:

Many of the people wavered in their judgment and varied in their practice. Elijah called upon them to determine whether Jehovah or Baal was the sel…