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Confidence in God's Power
Commentators note that Elijah gave the prophets of Baal every advantage: the first choice of the bullock, the first turn to call on their god, and the prime time of day. This wasn't just civility; it was a display of absolute confidence in God's power, designed to make the final outcome undeniable and remove any possible excuse for their failure.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 18:25
18th Century
Theologian
Elijah gives precedence in everything to the Baal-priests, to remove any basis for complaint in case of failure. His objective is to make an impres…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 18:25–26
19th Century
Preacher
And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:25
17th Century
Pastor
And Elijah said to the prophets of Baal
Who agreed to this proposal, though not expressed; or they signified it by t…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 18:21–40
17th Century
Minister
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…