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God's Man for the Moment
Commentators highlight that God perfectly equipped Elijah for this crisis. His very name means 'Yahweh is my God,' and his rugged background in Gilead shaped him for the task. God raises up and prepares the right people for the challenges of their time, demonstrating His providential care.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
The name Elijah means “Yahweh is my God.” It is expressive of the truth which his whole life preached.
The two words rendered “Tishbite” and…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
Elijah the Tishbite of the inhabitants of Gilead. —The most probable rendering of this disputed passage is that of the Se…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 17:1
19th Century
Preacher
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Elijah the Tishbite, [who] was of the inhabitants of Gilead
Which belonged partly to the Reubenites and Gadites, and partl…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
God wonderfully equips people for the work He designs them for. The times were suited for an Elijah; an Elijah was suited for them. The Spirit of t…