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Restoring What Was Broken
Commentators note that Elijah didn't build a new altar but repaired an existing "altar of the Lord" that had been torn down during Israel's turn to idolatry. His first act was to restore the proper place of worship, symbolizing a return to God before calling on Him. This act publicly reversed the desecration that had taken place.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 18:30
19th Century
Bishop
The altar of the Lord—evidently referred to as well known, and here accepted by Elijah as having a true sacredness. The exclusive …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 18:27–31
19th Century
Preacher
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.
John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:30
17th Century
Pastor
And Elijah said to all the people, come near to me
And observe what I do, and what will be done at my request:
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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…